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Funtion of small intestine, in points


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Functions of the small intestine The small intestine is the part of the intestines where 90% of the digestion and absorption of food occurs, the other 10% taking place in the stomach and large intestine. The main function of the small intestine is absorption of nutrients and minerals from food.

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Small Intestine Function

The small intestine is the site where up to ninety percent of our total nutrient and mineral absorption takes place with the digestive system. The remainder of the absorption is left to the stomach and the large intestine.

While the small intestine’s main function lies in absorbing nutrients from broken down food particles, it is important to note that the actual digestion of food undergoes two phases. Digestion begins with mechanical digestion in our mouths. By chewing and churning food with our teeth, the bonds that hold food particles together are physically broken down. This process is only carried forward by the starch-breaking action of amylase enzyme in our saliva. This digestion continues on in the stomach with the help of acids. This brings us to a second digestive phase, which is chemical digestion.