-Examine the digestive system structures in the accompanying figure. The highest rate of nutrient absorption occurs at location ________.

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The highest rate of nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine, which is represented by location 4 in a typical diagram 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 Accompanying Figure