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Small Intestine Description Function Long Highly Folded Tube

The small intestine is a long, highly folded tube (duodenum, jejunum, ileum) where nutrients are absorbed.

The small intestine is a long, highly folded tube consisting of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, primarily responsible for nutrient absorption.

Front small intestine description and function
Back long, highly folded tube (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), absorb nutrients 

Tags: 6_1_digestion_absorption

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