Which one is NOT a function of the large intestine:
Correct answer: D. Absorption of amino acids
- A. Absorption of electrolytes.
- B. Absorption of water
- C. Production of vitamins
- D. Absorption of amino acids
Explanation
Absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine. The nutrients are absorbed through the villi of the small intestine.
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