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Consider the following statements about small intestine and select the one which is NOT correct :
- The length of the small intestine in animals differs as it depends on the type of food they eat.
- The small intestine is the site of complete digestion of food.
- The small intestine receives secretions from liver and pancreas.
- The villi of the small intestine absorbs water from the unabsorbed food before it gets removed from the body via the anus.
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The villi of the small intestine absorb water from the unabsorbed food before it gets removed from the body via the anus.
Reason — The villi of the small intestine absorbs digested food. Excess water is absorbed in large intestine.
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