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Where does 80 percent of absorption of nutrients occur?
In the small intestine
Which is a part of the alimentary canal?
-- esophagus -- stomach -- duodenum -- small intestine -- large intestine -- colon
What lining to dissolved nutrients pass through?
Nutrients pass through the capillaries (a type of blood vessel) in the small intestine.
What is a appedix?
You may hear of the appendix as a rudimentary structure in humans, and in smaller animals the appendix may be known as the caecum. Basically, the appendix is a small piece of tissue that forms a tiny pouch in the large intestine, near the junction of the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. It has no real known function in humans and is thought to have had a function in more primitive stages of our evolution. The appendix is also susceptible to blockage, and due to continued secretion by the glands located in the walls of the appendix, this may result in appendicitis, which has the potential to be fatal if left untreated.
What is the function of the jujenum?
The jejunum is the middle section of the small intestine, situated between the duodenum and the ileum. Its primary function is the absorption of nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as well as vitamins and minerals, into the bloodstream. The jejunum has a highly folded inner surface, which increases its surface area for efficient nutrient absorption. Additionally, it plays a role in the digestion of food through the action of digestive enzymes.
