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Why do you think most digestion takes place in the small intestine?
First of all, this is not an opinion question. It is purely factual. Most digestion takes place in the small intestine because that is where nutrients are absorbed and some of the food is broken down by chemicals (although some of that happens in the stomach, as well). The large intestine only absorbs water.
Where are digested foods absorbed?
The digestion first starts in the mouth and the food is absorbed in the small intestine, and the water and minerals go to your large intestine:)learned this in biology, last week =)
9 What is the function of the rugae in the stomach and villi in the small intestine?
both rugae and villi are specialized "folds". the rugae allow your stomach to expand when you eat (like a balloon) and the villi increase the surface area in your small intestine for nutrient absorption
In which structure does most of the absorption of nutrients occur?
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.
The villi of the small intestine allow for an increase in the rate of?
absorption of nutrients by increasing the surface area available for absorption. This increased surface area allows for more efficient absorption of nutrients from the digested food passing through the small intestine.
The primary organ responsible for absorption of products of digestion?
The primary organ of digestion and absorption of nutrients is the small intestine, especially the duodenum.In general, you could say the stomach breaks down the food, the small intestine digests and absorbs the food, and the large intestine absorbs water.
Why do you think most digestion takes place in the small intestine?
First of all, this is not an opinion question. It is purely factual. Most digestion takes place in the small intestine because that is where nutrients are absorbed and some of the food is broken down by chemicals (although some of that happens in the stomach, as well). The large intestine only absorbs water.
Long convoluted tube where chemical digestion is completled?
The small intestine is a long convoluted tube where the majority of chemical digestion and nutrient absorption takes place in the body. It is lined with villi and microvilli that increase the surface area available for absorption of digested nutrients into the bloodstream. Various enzymes and bile from the pancreas and liver play crucial roles in breaking down food molecules in the small intestine.
Where are digested foods absorbed?
The digestion first starts in the mouth and the food is absorbed in the small intestine, and the water and minerals go to your large intestine:)learned this in biology, last week =)
What do villi increase?
Villi increase the rapid absorption of food away from the small intestine.
Where does most of the chemical digestion take place in humans?
It is the Duodenum!Actually, most chemical digestion, in humans, takes place in the small intestine.Chemical digestion takes place in the small intestine, the stomach and the mouth.
Finger like srutures that cover the inner of the small intestine?
The finger-like structures covering the inner lining of the small intestine are called villi. Villi are specialized structures that increase the surface area of the small intestine, allowing for better absorption of nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream. These structures play a crucial role in the process of digestion and nutrient absorption.
What is the differences between villi and bile?
Villi are finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase its surface area for nutrient absorption. Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, which helps in the breakdown of fats in the small intestine. Villi aid in nutrient absorption, while bile aids in fat digestion.
How is small intestine better adapted for absorption than thatof large intestine?
The small intestine has small tiny projections called "villi". These projections increase the surface area for absorption. The large intestine however lacks these structures.
What is the function of projection?
They increase the surface area of small intestine and thus, increase the rate of absorption of food...
What are the finger like projections in the small intestine that act to increase the surface for absorption?
finger like projections in small intestine are called villi to increase surface area for absorption of food in small intestine.
The small intestine is covered in millions of villi what are villi and what is their job?
Villi are fingerlike projection from a surface and in the intestine they are one cell thick with blood vessels and lacteal. The funciton is to increase the surface area of the intestine and so increasing the ammount of absorption.
