Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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The digestive substances secreted into the small intestine and their origin and function.

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The small intestine is the part of intestine where 90% of digestion and absorption of food occurs. Its main function is the absorption of nutrients and minerals from food. The small intestine uses different enzymes and substances to digest proteins, lipids and carbohydrates.

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