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The functions of the stomach are to (1) store food, (2) to initiate protein digestion, (3) to kill bacteria with gastric juice and (4) to move chyme into the duodenum.
Very little nutrient absorption occurs in the stomach because this isn't really a gastric function. However, there are three substances that stomach membrane is able to absorb -- Water, alcohol and aspirin.
Someone once pointed out that if nutrients were absorbed by the stomach, bulimia would not have all of it's negative effects. Unfortunately, this comment cannot be true and doesn't make sense because bulimics induce vomiting and this must necessarily come from the stomach. Therefore it wouldn't matter if nutrient absorption took place in the stomach, food wouldn't be there long enough for absorption to occur.
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Where in the body are nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream primarily in the small intestine.
In which intestine are final nutrients absorbed?
In the small intestine, indeed this is where the vast majority of the nutrients are absorbed.
Are the majority of the nutrients absorbed in the liver?
No, the majority of nutrients are not absorbed in the liver; they are primarily absorbed in the small intestine. After digestion, nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are absorbed into the bloodstream through the intestinal walls. Once absorbed, these nutrients travel to the liver via the portal vein, where the liver processes and distributes them to the rest of the body.
Where are nutrients absorbed into the blood?
The small intestine is where nutrients get into the blood.
What is the folded tube inside the body attached to the stomach where nutrients in the food are absorbed.?
Small intestine is where 90% of nutrients are absorbed.
What is the long tube inside the body attached to the stomach where nutrients in the food are absorbed?
Small intestine is where 90% of nutrients are absorbed.
Organ were digested food is absorbed?
Food is broken down or digested in the stomach but the nutrients are not absorbed in the stomach. Nutrients from digested food are primarily absorbed in the small intestine.
What part of the digestion system are nutrient absorbed?
Nutrients are absorbed in the intestines.
Where are nutrients absorbed in the digestive system?
AnswerSince most all nutrients that a human needs are absorbed via the digestive system. All carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are absorbed in the small intestine.AnswerThings are absorbed throughout the entire system, with the exception of the esophagus. Some glucose, for example, can be absorbed in the mouth. Water, alcohol, and some nutrients are absorbed in the stomach. Most nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine. Water and some minerals and vitamins are absorbed in the colon. Most vitamin K is produced by bacteria in the colon and absorbed there.
What organ where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream?
Nutrients are absorbed throughout the digestive process. Specific nutrients are absorbed in the stomach and large intestines, but the majority of nutrients are absorbed in the small intestines.
Where is water and min the blooderals from food absorbed into?
Nutrients are absorbed by the small intestine. water in absorbed into the large intestine.
How are the nutrients absorbed into the small intestine?
food
