BROCK BIOL OF MICRO-ACCESS W/EBOOK
BROCK BIOL OF MICRO-ACCESS W/EBOOK
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ISBN: 9781323632215
Author: MADIGAN
Publisher: PEARSON C
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The small intestine is the portion of the intestines in which 90% of absorption of food and digestion occurs. The other 10% is occurring in the large intestine and stomach. The small intestines have three different regions that include the jejunum, duodenum, and ileum. The important function of the small intestine is absorption of mineral and nutrient from food.

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