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GCE Biology 1989 Question 22

Question 22

Animal Nutrition

Which of the following is not an adaptation of the small intestine for absorption of digested food? The

  1. A.villi are well supplied with blood and lymph vessels
  2. B.villi are numerous and thin-walled
  3. C.small intestine has large surface area
  4. D.small intestine is long and coiled
  5. E.small intestine leads into the large intestine
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (small intestine leads into the large intestine)

Explanation

Leading into the large intestine does not help absorption; the other features increase surface or transport.