Which consequence results when the gut's surface area is dramatically reduced?

💡 Explanation

Reduced surface area impairs nutrient absorption, as **Fick's law of diffusion** decreases absorption rate because the area for transfer is smaller. Therefore, malnutrition results, rather than benefiting from changes in bile secretion, quicker motility from enhanced peristalsis, or direct advantages gained exclusively microbiome diversity.

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