The Nurse Reminds the Patient That Digestion of Food Is

The nurse reminds the patient that digestion of food is a complex process with much of the food breaking down in intestines. The small intestine functions to:

A) reabsorb sodium and chlorides.
B) propel waste material toward the anus.
C) absorb food substances from the bloodstream.
D) return water from the waste material to the bloodstream.