Ibuprofen is mostly absorbed in the duodenum (small intestine). It cannot be absorbed through the lining of the stomach due to its low solubility in water and the low pH of stomach acid (since ibuprofen dissolves in water better at higher pH's).
Large Intestine
Medications are absorbed in the stomach when taken by mouth. They are absorbed into the bloodstream if they are injected or inhaled.
Water, alcohol, and certain medications can be absorbed through the stomach wall into the bloodstream.
Which of the following is absorbed in significant quantities by the stomach?
Which of the following is absorbed in significant quantities by the stomach?
Which of the following is absorbed in significant quantities by the stomach?
alcohol and aspirin are absorbed in the stomach, everything else is absorbed in the small intestine and excess water and vitamins k and b are absorbed in the large intestine.
Which of the following is absorbed in significant quantities by the stomach?
Food is broken down or digested in the stomach but the nutrients are not absorbed in the stomach. Nutrients from digested food are primarily absorbed in the small intestine.
no
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