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Why do nutrients need to be broken down before they can be absorbed by the human body?
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∙ 12y ago
So that it can be small enough to pass through a cell's membrane.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoso it can pass through the cell membrane
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In the human body oxygen is absorbed by the lungs and nutrients are absorbed by small intestine. in a single celled organism this absorption diretectly involves the?
Cell Membrane
Which nutrients can be absorbed without first being digested in the human gastrointestinal tract?
The nutrients that do not need to be digested they have to be smaller than the cells of the small intestine. Some of these are sugars and amino acids.
Where is water and electrolytes absorbed in the human body?
The majority of them are absorbed in the colon.
What is assimilation of food nutrients in the human body?
assimilation is the absorption of nutrients from the food we eat by our body
What organ processes nutrients in the human body?
The liver.
In which part of the human digestive system are nutrients absorbed?
Small intestines.
What are inorganic nutrients that are not broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat?
There are several nutrients that are required by the human body that are not broken down by the body or destroyed by heat, including:* ...* ...* calcium* iron* ...
What nutrients can be absorbed without first being digested in the human gastrointestinal tract?
cholesterol
How small and how are minerals broken down to be absorbed in the human body?
to a molecular level
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 part of the human digestive system in which the largest amount of nutrients absorbed?
The small intestine, I believe.
In the human body oxygen is absorbed by the lungs and nutrients are absorbed by small intestine. in a single celled organism this absorption diretectly involves the?
Cell Membrane
What is a digestive system in human biology?
the system by which nutrients from food are absorbed into the body and excess food is removed
How do the digestive system works if it's an animal?
The same way as a human. The food gets broken down and absorbed.
How does human absorb nutrients?
A human absorbs nutrients primarily in the small intestine. The pancreas and gallbladder release enzymes into the small intestine to break down the digested food into its molecular forms, and it's absorbed through the small intestine wall into the bloodstream.
What nutrients can be absorbed in your body without undergoing digestion?
Well I don't know about nutrients but drugs that are present in smoke are absorbed without digestion while the THC in mull cookies have to be digested before there are any effects on the human body. This leads me to make the assumption that in order to absorb nutrients from your meals without having to digest it you should smoke your meals from either a bong or a rolled up joint. In order to get the most efficient amount of nutrients from the meal id suggest you should try using a bong.
Which nutrients can be absorbed without first being digested in the human gastrointestinal tract?
The nutrients that do not need to be digested they have to be smaller than the cells of the small intestine. Some of these are sugars and amino acids.
