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The main and most important function of the small intestine is * absorption.
While digestion of food practically starts in the mouth (mechanical digestion, enzymatic digestion), and continues in the stomach (digestion of proteins), the small intestine finished the digestion (others then protein), and absorb everything the body needs. Leaving the large intestine to deal with the absorption of water, and as a place for some bacterial activity (certain vitamins). The small intestine also * transport
received the chime from the stomach, its peristaltic movement further it (what's left of it) down to the large intestine. It secrets * enzymes, digestive juices
necessary for the digestion/absorption/pH regulation. * It receives other necessary enzymes, chemicals from other organs (bile ect.) which it utilises in the above process.
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What functions the small intestine?
solubility and absorbation
What functions are performed by the small intestine?
in the lower body
What are the primary functions of the small intestine?
Digestion and absorption.
What are the functions of the large and small intestines?
the small intestine is the primary site for the digestion and absorption of food. the large intestine mainly functions to absorb excess water and electrolytes from undigested food particles. --thoughtfulobserver
What are the functions of the small and large intestines?
the small intestine is the primary site for the digestion and absorption of food. the large intestine mainly functions to absorb excess water and electrolytes from undigested food particles. --thoughtfulobserver
Function of large intestine in fetal pig?
The small intestine functions in digestion, and the large intestine functions in reabsorbing water and ions.
What are the functions for the small intestine?
The functions of the small intestine are to collect nutrients,minerals, and moisture from the food that you eat to get energy for your body. The things in your small intestine that collect these needed things are called villi. They are finger-like shaped and are sponge-like to absorb the nutrients and minerals. After this job is complete, the rest is then sent to the large intestine for completion of the process digestion.
What are two functions of the small intestine?
helps in digestion and absorbs the nutrients into your body.
How are the relative lengths of the frogs small intestine and large intestine related to their functions?
Since the small intestine helps absorb nutrients and calories from digested food, the small intestine needs to be long enough so it can go through full digestion.Because Sarah H. told me the large intestine is better
How are the relative lengths of the frog small intestine and large intestine related to their functions?
Since the small intestine helps absorb nutrients and calories from digested food, the small intestine needs to be long enough so it can go through full digestion.Because Sarah H. told me the large intestine is better
What is a single projection on the lining of the small intestine that functions in the absorption of digested food?
mucous
What are the functions of the small intestine in birds?
The small intestine is where food is digested and absorbed. The small intestine varies in length and structure depending on the diet of the species. Carnivorous birds tend to have shorter, less complex small intestines. Herbivorous birds have longer, more developed small intestines. Enzymes, produced in the pancreas, break down proteins and fats in the small intestine.
