THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -The broken-down food is then absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine and the nutrients are carried to each cell in the body. The digestive tract begins at the mouth and ends at the anus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of nutrients absorbed by the small intestine include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, iron, vitamins, and water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Absorption. The simple molecules that result from chemical digestion pass through cell membranes of the lining in the small intestine into the blood or lymph capillaries. This process is called absorption.

Detailed explanation-4: -Absorption occurs when the small intestine breaks down nutrients that are then absorbed into your bloodstream and carried to cells through your body. slide 1 of 1. Digestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.