Why does most of the absorption occur in this organ and not earlier in the GI tract?

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JUG · Answer 1 · 2022-04-16T03:19:37+0000

Digestion occurs when food is moved through the digestive system. It begins in the mouth and ends in the small intestine. The final products of digestion are absorbed from the digestive tract, primarily in the small intestine.

Why does most of the absorption occur in this organ and not earlier in the GI tract?

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