CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION
BIO MOLECULES
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Question
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Which organ in the digestive system is responsible for most of the nutrient absortion in the digestive system?
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esophagus
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large intestine
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small intestine
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stomach
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The jejunum and ileum lower in the intestine are mainly responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.
Detailed explanation-2: -The small intestine absorbs most of the nutrients in your food, and your circulatory system passes them on to other parts of your body to store or use. Special cells help absorbed nutrients cross the intestinal lining into your bloodstream.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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