Nutrients in frogs are primarily absorbed in the small intestine. After food is digested in the stomach, it moves into the small intestine, where enzymes continue to break it down, allowing for the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. Some absorption also occurs in the large intestine, but its primary role is water reabsorption and waste formation.
Blood Vessels
Finger like folds in the intestines called villi and microvilli aid in the nutrients being absorbed into the bloodstream. The function of the villi in the frog is it helps with the digestion process.
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream primarily in the small intestine.
The frog's circulatory system is physically connected to its digestive system through blood vessels called hepatic portal vein. Nutrients absorbed from the digestive tract are transported to the liver via this vein before entering the general circulation. This connection allows the liver to process and regulate the nutrients absorbed from the digestive system before they are distributed throughout the body.
In the small intestine, indeed this is where the vast majority of the nutrients are absorbed.
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.
When a tadpole develops into a frog, apart from growing legs and arms, the tail is absorbed into the frog's body.
The small intestine is where nutrients get into the blood.
Small intestine is where 90% of nutrients are absorbed.
Small intestine is where 90% of nutrients are 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.
Nutrients are absorbed in the intestines.