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The main absorption takes place in the small intestines. The stomach absorbs mainly alcohol and some drugs. The small intestine is broken into three sections; the duodenum, jejunum, and ilium respectively. the duodenum absorbs primarily calcium, magnesium, iron, fat-soluble vitamins, and some glucose. The jejunum absorbs fat, sucrose, glucose, lactose, fat-soluble vitamins A & D, water-soluble vitamins B, and certain Proteins and amino acids. the Ilium absorbs water-soluble vitamins like folic acid and B 12. The large intestine absorbs water, potassium, and sodium chloride.
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How the germinating seed survive in the absence of the major organs of plant?
germinating seed absorb a lot of their nutrients from the cotyledons during the first stages of germination
Inability to absorb digested nutrients and secrete mucous might indicate a disorder in which tissue?
The inability to absorb digested nutrients and secret mucous might indicate a disorder in the simple columnar tissue. Its function is to line most organs of the digestive tract.
Name the primary organs associated with digestion?
Your mouth, oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, liver, pancreas, jejunum, ileum and colon are the organs that are associated with the digestion.
Roots are plant organs that?
that absorb water and minerals
How do cells help organs?
it should be changed by a nerve cell
What organ doesn't absorb nutrients?
The mouth is one of the organs of the digestive tract that doesn't absorb nutrients. Another is the esophagus.
How do nutrients from food get to the organs?
Once the food enters the stomach, acids come in and absorb those nutrients and bring them to the organs
How the germinating seed survive in the absence of the major organs of plant?
germinating seed absorb a lot of their nutrients from the cotyledons during the first stages of germination
Which are excessory organs of digestion?
excessory organs of digestion are organs that are incleded in the digestive system, helps in digestion but does not have food passing through them. excessory organs of digestion include: # the liver # the pancres # the gallblader
Are roots organs?
Yes - they fulfill two functions vital to their plant. They anchor it in the ground, and they absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Which level of body organization does the digestion pathway represent?
Organ system level
Inability to absorb digested nutrients and secrete mucous might indicate a disorder in which tissue?
The inability to absorb digested nutrients and secret mucous might indicate a disorder in the simple columnar tissue. Its function is to line most organs of the digestive tract.
What is the role of digestive system?
The digestive system are the organs that mediates the break down of ingested food into usable compounds for metabolic and growth. The complex food carbohydrates, fats and proteins are enzymatically converted into simpler substances that cells can absorb and use. The process of digestion involves five processes; ingestion, chemical and mechanical digestion, absorption, and elimination.
What is the two organs where digestion take place?
two organs where digestion occur are stomach and small intestine
What organs does the pelvis protect?
The pelvis protects your reproduction organs, some digestion organs and your bladder.
How does the gastrovascular cavity work?
Food from the food pipe is sent into the gastrovascular cavity. The surrounding tissues secrete enzymes that bring about digestion. Nutrients are absorbed and sent to the other organs for utilization.
Name the primary organs associated with digestion?
Your mouth, oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, liver, pancreas, jejunum, ileum and colon are the organs that are associated with the digestion.
