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Most food absorption takes place in the small intestine. Of the three sections of the small intestine, the duodenum and jejunum absorb the most nutrients. Some nutrients are absorbed in the stomach, but nutrients are absorbed mainly in the small intestine, where the small, soluble molecules are diffused or actively transported from the ileum/duodenum, into the capillaries on the other side of the intestine.
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∙ 13y agoIn the duodenum, towards the start of the small intestine.
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∙ 14y agoSalivary amylase (digestive enzyme) starts the digestion of starches. Pancreatic amylase in the small intestine is where most of digestion occurs except for that lost in urine and feces.
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What is the location where the majority of the digestion and absorption occurs?
Most of digestion occurs in the stomach and most absorption occurs in the small intestine.
Most absorption of nutrients occurs in the?
The small intestine, or the duodenum, is where most absorption of nutrients occur.
Where most absorption of water occurs?
large intestine
Primary absorption site for digestible carbohydrates?
The primary absorption site for digestible carbohydrates is the small intestine. Carbohydrates are broken down into simpler sugars during digestion and then absorbed through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream to be used for energy by the body.
Why is the small intestine the most important of the digestive system?
The small intestine is where most of the absorption of nutritients occurs.
True or false most absorption occurs in the large intestine?
False. Most absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine, specifically in the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The large intestine primarily absorbs water and electrolytes, but not significant amounts of nutrients.
Why is the small intestine the most important organ of the digestive system?
The small intestine is where most of the absorption of nutritients occurs.
Most intestinal absorption occurs in the?
small intestine, and water absorption occurs in the colon/large intestine
What is the primary absorption site for digestible carbohydrates?
small intestine
When does most nutrient absorption occur?
Most absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine. And as far as digestion itself, it would be after the food particles are small enough to diffuse through the blood capillaries.
How does the absorption of lipids differ from absorption of carbohydrates and proteins?
Lipids do not dissolve as easily as carbohydrates and proteins. Carbohydrates and proteins are readily absorbed by the digestive system and provide the top sources of energy. The lipids tend to clog up the blood and should be avoided.
What organ does the absorption of food take place?
The oragan in which the most absorbtion of nutrients occurs is the small intestine.
