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Question
Why does the absorption of digested food occur mainly in the small intestine?
Solution
Small intestines have specialized structures that facilitate the absorption of digested food. Small intestine has several folds that increase the area of absorption. Small intestine also has fingerlike projections called microvilli which are richly supplied by blood vessels.
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