Nutrients are absorbed from the food. Wastes are prepared to pass out of the body. Food is churned with acid to break down proteins. Excess water is reabsorbed into the blood stream.
I am hesitating between 4 options to answer the following question, which option should I choose?
Question: Each organ in the digestive system has a specific function. During digestion, food passes from the stomach into the small intestine. Which statement best describes what takes place in the small intestine?
Possibilities:
- Nutrients are absorbed from the food.
- Wastes are prepared to pass out of the body.
- Food is churned with acid to break down proteins.
- Excess water is reabsorbed into the blood stream.

Nutrients are absorbed from the food.