Which organ of the digestive system allows for the absorption of MOST (80%) of the digested nutrients from a meal? small intestine stomach mouth esophagus
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Step 1: The digestive system absorbs nutrients from food through the use of enzymes, breaking down food into small molecules that can be absorbed by the body. Show more…
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