As the Villi in the Small Intestine Are Exposed to Nutrients

question 14

Multiple Choice

As the villi in the small intestine are exposed to nutrients:

• A) they will absorb the greatest percentage possible of every nutrient into the blood.
• B) they will deliver minerals into the lymph system for transport.
• C) they will absorb partially digested fiber into the blood for delivery to the colon.
• D) they will preferentially absorb a greater percentage of deficient nutrients.

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