Standard Science Primary 4 Systems

Which of the following describes what happens in the small intestine?

A Food is chewed and mixed with digestive juices.
B Digestion is completed and digested food is absorbed into the blood.
C Undigested food is stored before being removed.
D Digestion is completed and water is absorbed.
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Step 1: The small intestine is the site where digestion is finalized by various enzymes. Step [2-9]: Digested food molecules are then absorbed through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream.

Correct answer: Digestion is completed and digested food is absorbed into the blood.

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