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The digestive system contains a variety of parts that perform specific functions within the body. The small and large intestines have some similarities and some differences. Which function is only performed in the small intestine?

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C. mineral absorption

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the small man behind my ear told me

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Most of the digested food is absorbed in the small intestine-- while the large intestine functions largely to reabsorb water.

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