what does the small intestine do?

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what does the small intestine do?

2007-03-04 07:12:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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It moistens, breaks down and absorbs your nutrients and vitamins.

2007-03-04 07:15:59 · answer #1 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Mainly it completes the physical and chemical digestion of foods that began in the mouth and stomach. Also, it absorbs the vast majority of nutrients from digested foods.

2007-03-04 15:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋