HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Large Intestine
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Small Intestine
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The middle part of your small intestine is the jejunum. The jejunum absorbs most of your nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, and vitamins. The lowest part of your small intestine is the ileum. This is where the final parts of digestive absorption take place.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most of the nutrient transport occurs in the small intestine, whereas the colon is primarily responsible for water and electrolyte transport.
Detailed explanation-4: -Absorption in the small intestines The small intestine is good for absorption since it has a large inner surface area. This is formed due to the plicae circulares which project many tiny finger-like structures of tissue called villi.