Asked by
Geria Johnson
on Oct 17, 2024
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The movement of molecules out of the digestive tract into circulation or the lymphatic system is ________.
A) secretion
B) peristalsis
C) chemical digestion
D) absorption
Absorption
The process by which substances are taken up into a more assimilable form, such as nutrients from food into the bloodstream.
Peristalsis
A sequence of muscular waves that propel food along the digestive system.
Chemical Digestion
The process in the digestive system where enzymes break down food into small molecules the body can absorb.
- Gain an understanding of how digestion, absorption, and propulsion occur within the gastrointestinal tract.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of how digestion, absorption, and propulsion occur within the gastrointestinal tract.