Assertion: small intestine | /r/CapableOf | play important part
Facets:
value: in both digestion
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: in the endocrine response
type: OTHER
value: in immune defense
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Furthermore, the small intestine, especially the ileum, plays an important part in immune defense.
text: The small intestine plays an important role in both digestion and in the endocrine response to regulate blood glucose levels.