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Absorption allows the nutrients that were produced during digestion to get "sucked up" and passed to the cells. Remember, we are just a bunch of cells and we must keep them alive. So, the nutrients are absorbed, given to the cells (via the circulatory system), and then they can use the nutrients to survive.
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Is the process by which nutrient's move from digestive system into the bloodstream?
Small intestine
Where in digestive system protein is absorbed?
Absorbtion of proteins occurs in the small intestine. Digestion starts in the stomach.
What is the necessity of finger like projections in digestive system?
They are there to increrase the surface area so more absorbtion can take place.
How do villi help the digestive process?
the vili aid the process of absorbtion by increasing the
Are Crohns disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the muscular system?
Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disease, but it effects the digestive system (although it may have some secondary impact on the muscular system, due to lower rates of vitamin/mineral absorbtion from food).
What is used by both digestive system and respiratory system?
a worm
What is used by both respiratory system and digestive system?
a worm
Does absorption move food through the digestive system?
No absorbtion is when the vitimins and minerals from your food are absorbed (move through the Partially permiable membrane which is your get wall) into you blood steam. This is how your body gets the nutrients from your food. Food is moved through your digestive system by your gut pushing it along. Hope this helps!
What body system does the intestines belong to?
The body system that the colon belongs to is the digestive system. The colon is also known as the large intestine.
What is the name of the system that is used after we have eaten a meal?
We use the digestive system.
What is the major function of the digestive system?
The digestive system: -breaks down food into simpler substances -absorbs them so that they can be used for the body
What organelles are used in the digestive system?
A lot of stuff.
