Assertion: intestine's role | /r/HasProperty | important
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text: As in other animals, the small intestine plays an important role in nutrient absorption, while the large intestine aids in the elimination of waste.
text: The smooth muscle located within each villus of the small intestine can become overwhelmed with fat and, thus unable to perform its important role in increasing the amount of contact between villi and nutrients in the intestinal lumen.