In order for nutrients to be absorbed in the small intestine, they must be free of any inhibiting factor such as disease. In addition, proper fluid is needed to encourage continual movement.
The small intestine, or the duodenum, is where most absorption of nutrients occur.
Digestion and absorption of nutrients
Absorption!
Most of the absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine. The inner surface of the small intestine is lined with finger-like projections called villi, which increase the surface area available for absorption. This is where the majority of nutrients from food are absorbed into the bloodstream.
Intestine
In the small intestine
small intestine
Absorption of nutrients is primarily completed in the small intestine, specifically in the jejunum and ileum sections. The small intestine has a large surface area due to villi and microvilli, which facilitate the efficient uptake of nutrients into the bloodstream. After passing through the small intestine, any remaining undigested material moves into the large intestine for water absorption and eventual elimination.
That would be the small intestine. It's got a huge amount of surface area for absorbing those nutrients as food passes by before reaching the large intestine, which basically works to absorb leftover water.
The small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients.
Small intestine
Small intestine