Which of the following is not an adaptation of the small intestine for absorption of digested food? The

A.

villi are well supplied with blood and lymph vessels

B.

villi are numerous and thin-walled

C.

small intestine has large surface area

D.

small intestine is long and coiled

E.

small intestine leads into the large intestine

Correct answer is E

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