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Where is the primary site of nutrient absorption from the gastrointestinal tract?
The organ you are referring to is called the small intestine.
What is the site of calcium absorption?
Calcium is primarily absorbed in the small intestine, specifically in the duodenum and the jejunum. Absorption occurs through a combination of passive diffusion and active transport mechanisms. Factors such as vitamin D, pH levels, and the presence of other nutrients can influence calcium absorption.
Where is the predominant site of dietary fat?
The small intestine is the main site of dietary fat digestion. The small intestine is part of the gastrointestinal tract. The majority of fat absorption occurs in the ileum of the small intestines Fats (or lipids) are digested using the enzyme lipase (made in the pancreas and small intestine) throughout the small intestine. The products of this reaction are glycerol and 3x fatty acid molecules.
What organ of the digestive system is considered the primary organ of absorption?
The digestive organ that is considered the primary organ of digestion is the small intestine but more specifically it is the duodenum of the small intestine. This is the region directly after the stomach and is approximately 25 cm long. The small intestine absorbs nutrients and large intestine absorbs water.
What is the major site of vitamin K and vitamin B formation by bacteria?
The Colon
What is the site of absorption of pioglitazone in human?
stomach
The major site of nutrient absorption in the body is the?
The major site of nutrient absorption is the small intestine.
Is the stomach the first site where absorption takes place?
No it is not, the stomach initiates protein digestion and denatures proteins. The intestines is the first site where absorption takes place.
What is the site of most digestion and absorption?
small intestine
Where is the absorption site of carvedilol phosphate?
intestine and colon
Is the major absorption site for food?
The small intestine
What is the primary absorption site for digestible carbohydrates?
small intestine
