Yes, the tongue can absorb some nutrients such as certain medications and vitamins. However, it is not a major site for nutrient absorption compared to the digestive system in the gut.
The small intestine has villi to absorb nutrients. Villi are small projections that increase the possible surface area for absorption.
No, humans cannot absorb nutrients from the air. Nutrients are primarily obtained through the food and beverages we consume, which are broken down in the digestive system for absorption into the body.
Yes, plants can absorb nutrients through their leaves, but this is not their primary mode of nutrient intake. Most plants primarily absorb nutrients from the soil through their roots. However, foliar feeding, or the application of nutrients directly to the leaves, can be used to provide supplemental nutrition to plants.
from the roots of the plants
Yes, the tongue can absorb small amounts of liquid through its mucous membranes, allowing for flavors to be detected. However, most of the absorption of liquids occurs in the digestive system after swallowing.
They absorb their nutrients through their cell wall
absorb water and absorb nutrients
The mouth is one of the organs of the digestive tract that doesn't absorb nutrients. Another is the esophagus.
the nutrients pass across the cell membrane
The nutrients absorb
The colon absorbs nutrients, and sometimes contaminants of nutrients.
Failure to absorb nutrients in food following bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
fats
yes it does
They absorb nutrients from the water
Underneath your tongue is a very good place to absorb things because the skin is very thin and most of your veins are there and they will absorb it right into your bloodstream
The small intestine has villi to absorb nutrients. Villi are small projections that increase the possible surface area for absorption.