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The Digestion and Elimination Cycle Quick Check
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What is the primary function of the small intestines?
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uses mechanical digestion to break down food particles
uses mechanical digestion to break down food particles

uses chemical digestion and absorbs nutrients the body needs
uses chemical digestion and absorbs nutrients the body needs

carries food and nutrients throughout the body
carries food and nutrients throughout the body

eliminates the waste the body does not need
eliminates the waste the body does not need
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Answer 1

The primary function of the small intestines is **uses chemical digestion and absorbs nutrients the body needs.**