To explain: The distinct features of the small intestine that make it more suited as site of nutrient absorption than the stomach.
Concept introduction:
Small intestine or small bowel is the connecting link between the stomach and large intestine and it is the last stage of the food absorption process. It has three distinct regions–duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
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