HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What structures in the small intestine absorb the nutrients that result from the digestive process?
A
Intestinal Muscles
B
Intestinal Glands
C
Duodenum
D
Villi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ileum: This last section is the longest part of your small intestine. The ileum is where most of the nutrients from your food are absorbed before emptying into the large intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Finger-shaped structures called villi line the entire small intestine. They help absorb nutrients.

Detailed explanation-3: -The structure of the small intestine is designed for absorption of nutrients. The inside of the small intestine is lined with villi that absorb nutrients from the liquid mixture called chyme produced in the stomach from the food we eat. Biology books usually have a detailed picture of the villi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Finger-like projections called villi line the interior wall of the small intestine and absorb most of the nutrients. The remaining chyme and water pass to the large intestine, which completes absorption and eliminates waste.

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