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Which nutrient enhances iron absorption in the intestinal tract?
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Ascorbic acid
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∙ 12y agoVitamin C/Ascorbic acid
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Which nutrients enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?
Vitamin C
What part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for 90 percent of nutrient absorption?
The lining of the small intestine is covered with tiny projections with many capillaries. The projections are called villi. Nutrients pass into the capillaries of the villi and then to other organs of the body.
Name four helpful types of bacteria?
Lactobaccilus acidophilus - used in yogurt cultures Lactococcus lactis - used in the processing of cheese and buttermilk Bifidophilus -found in intestinal tract, aids in digestion, absorption and also helps to enhance immunity functions Streptococcus thermophilus - found in the intestine. Enhances immunity and improves the functioning of the intestine.
Is the pharynx sterile?
no it is not. the pharynx, stomach, and intestinal tract are not sterile.
What is the purpose of the villi and microville in the intestinal tract?
The function of the villi is to increase the surface area of the intestine so as to increase its capacity to absorb nutrients and liquid from food passing through it.
Which nutrients enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?
Vitamin C
What enhances calcium absorption in GI tract?
Stomach acid
What mineral facilitates absorption of glucose from the intestinal tract?
sodium
What is the definition of absorption in the digestive tract?
The definition of absorption in the digestive tract is is the process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of your digestive system onto your blood
Where is the primary site of nutrient absorption from the gastrointestinal tract?
The organ you are referring to is called the small intestine.
What organ in the human body is resposible for the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream?
The digestive tract, but most specifically, the intestinal tract, or just plain old, "Guts".
Does milk slow alcohol absorption?
Any food in the stomach will slow absorption a little bit, but the difference is small. Instead of milk take a lot of meat or fish along with your drinks. This will not only slow down the absorption, it will protect your gastro-intestinal tract.
What extends from the stomach to the large intestine and aborbs nuterients?
The small intestine extends from the stomach to the large intestine. It is the main site of nutrient absorption in the reproductive tract.
How is the intestinal tract reattached at the conclusion of a pancreatectomy?
To reconnect the intestinal tract, the stomach and the bile duct are then connected to the small intestine.
Which is an example of a habitat?
intestinal tract
What part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for 90 percent of nutrient absorption?
The lining of the small intestine is covered with tiny projections with many capillaries. The projections are called villi. Nutrients pass into the capillaries of the villi and then to other organs of the body.
Morganella morganii where it is found?
IN THE INTESTINAL TRACT
