HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Question
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Absorption of minerals and nutrients
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Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
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Deliver nutrients to the cells
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Control all aspects of body movement
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Detailed explanation-1: -The small intestine has three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. It helps to further digest food coming from the stomach. It absorbs nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and water from food so they can be used by the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Functions of Small Intestine The intestinal juice secreted by the walls of the small intestine breaks down starch and carbohydrates into simple sugars. These sugars are known as glucose. It also converts the proteins into amino acids. All these simple, broken down forms are called the digested food.
Detailed explanation-3: -The small intestine is the place where large amounts of nutrients and minerals along with water is absorbed. It secretes digestive juices which help in digestion and absorption of food.