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Which nutrients enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?
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Which nutrient enhances iron absorption in the intestinal tract?
Ascorbic acid
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.
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 kind of a cell lines the small intestine and assembles fat?
The small intestine is lined with epithelial cells. These specialized cells have microvilli on their surface, which increase their surface area for absorption. These cells play a key role in the absorption of nutrients and fats from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.
Which nutrient enhances iron absorption in the intestinal tract?
Ascorbic acid
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".
What enhances calcium absorption in GI tract?
Stomach acid
What mineral facilitates absorption of glucose from the intestinal tract?
sodium
What do very low triglyceride numbers indicate?
may indicate malnutrition (not enough nutrients in the diet), malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients in the intestinal tract), a diet too low in fat, or an overactive thyroid problem.
What nutrients protect the intestinal tract?
Protein, folate, Vitamin C
What is the term that describes the process in which nutrients pass through the walls of the gastrointestinal tract?
The answers given here are wrong.The correct answer is assimilation.
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.
Cows can derive nutrients from cellulose because?
their intestinal tract contains cellulose-hydrolyzing microorganisms
What is the term that describes the process in which nutrients pass through the wall of the gastrointestinal tract?
absorption
What have most chemical digestion and absorption?
The small intestine is the site of most chemical digestion and absorption in the digestive tract. During absorption, nutrients enter the bloodstream, and the circulatory system can then transport these nutrients to all body cells.
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.
