What nutrients does the small intestine absorb?

Answer 1

Food is absorbed across the lining of the small intestine both by osmosis and by active transport. The surface area of the small intestine is increased by the presence of villi, microscopic finger-like projections into the lumen of the intestine.

Certain parasites, such as tapeworms, produce chemicals that cause the intestine to "work in reverse" causing the body to pump vital nutrients back into the intestine to feed the worm.

Answer 2

yes, it does as the broken down nutrients is absorbed from the finger like villus (the intestine lining) and into the blood stream to be taken around the body.

Answer 3

The small intestine absorbs glucose (sugar), fat, starch, and protein before passing it on to the large intestine.

Answer 4

Yes. It has tiny finger-like projections called 'villi' that increase the surface area of the small intestine wall, and help in absorption of both nutrients and water.

Answer 5

The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food such as amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids into the blood stream.

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

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