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What tiny finger shaped structure in which absorption occurs?
The small intestine contains tiny finger-like structures called villi, where absorption of nutrients takes place. Villi increase the surface area of the intestine for more efficient absorption of digested food molecules.
What is a small finger-like projection in the small intestine called?
They are called villi.Also there are micro villi on villi.
Where is the food is absorbed?
Absorption of digested foodstuffs occurs in the small intestine.
What happens to digested food after absorption?
Food is digested in the stomach, and this digestion continues to some degree in the small intestine. But it is largely in the small intestine that the nutrients are absorbed from the stream of digested materials. Anything not absorbed continues on to the large intestine for water extraction and further on to excrement.
A finger like projection in the small intestine that absorbs digested food?
Because of the villi
What is the name of the process which take digested food through the small intestine?
absorption
What is the name of the process which takes digested food through the intestine wall?
absorption
What is the name of the process which takes the digested food through the small intestine wall?
absorption
Which organ absorbs water and vitamin k from digested food?
The colon (large intestine) is responsible for absorbing water and vitamin K from digested food. Water absorption helps to form solid waste, while vitamin K absorption is important for blood clotting and bone health.
What classes of food doesn't have to be digested before it can be absorbed by the small intestine?
Monosaccharides (simple sugars), amino acids (building blocks of proteins), and fatty acids (components of fats) do not require digestion before they can be absorbed by the small intestine. This means they can be directly absorbed into the bloodstream to be used by the body for energy and other functions.
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract plays the greatest role in the absorption of digested food?
Small Intestine
The small intestine is to nutrient absorption as the blood is to nutrient?
transportation. The small intestine is responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food, while the blood circulates throughout the body to deliver these nutrients to cells for energy and other biological functions.
