-Examine the digestive system structures in the figure above. The highest rate of nutrient absorption occurs at location(s)

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The highest rate of nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine, which is typically represented by location 4 in diagrams of the digestive system. This is because the small intestine has a highly folded surface with villi and microvilli that greatly increase its surface area, facilitating the absorption of nutrients.

-Examine the Digestive System Structures in the Figure Above