AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

DIGESTION IN HUMANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The movement of nutrients into the body cells where they are used to build new cell parts.
A
Absorption
B
Egestion
C
Assimilation
D
Ingestion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is the movement of the digested food molecules into the cells of the body from where they are used. The liver is important in assimilation . For example, glucose is used in respiration to provide energy, and also amino acids are used to build new proteins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Assimilation, sometimes known as integration or incorporation, is the process by which the characteristics of members of immigrant groups and host societies come to resemble one another.

Detailed explanation-3: -Absorption-It is the process of absorbing simple water-soluble fragments into bloodstream. Assimilation-It is a process of carrying absorbed simple molecules to different organs of the body by blood vessels to build complex substances like proteins.

Detailed explanation-4: -Assimilation is the process of conversion of absorbed food complex substances such as proteins and vitamins required by the body. It is the absorption of nutrients into the living tissue.

Detailed explanation-5: -assimilation, in anthropology and sociology, the process whereby individuals or groups of differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society.

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