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Organ where most nutrients are absorbed

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Villi and microvilli greatly increase the small intestine's absorptive surface. Source: Small intestine ↗

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  3. 28Most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption take place in this intestinal organ.RECALL
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    Its villi increase surface area

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