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Absorption of Foodstuff in Human Body | Biological Processes | Biology

Absorption is the process by which the end products of digestion pass through the intestinal epithelium and enter the blood stream. Attempts have been made to explain the mechanism of absorption on the basis of known physico-chemical principles. The following factors are believed to be involved in the process: i. Diffusion: This depends upon the relative concentration of the substances [...]

By |2017-07-27T08:05:37+00:00July 27, 2017|Digestive System|Comments Off on Absorption of Foodstuff in Human Body | Biological Processes | Biology

Absorption in Different Parts of Digestive System of Humans

In this article we will discuss about the Absorption in Different Parts of Digestive System. Meaning of Absorption: Absorption is a process by which nutrients pass from the alimentary canal into the blood and lymph through its mucous membrane. Nutrients to be absorbed: Amino acids, monosaccharide's, fatty acids, glycerol, salts (electrolytes), vitamins and water are to be absorbed. Site of [...]

By |2016-09-06T07:54:46+00:00September 6, 2016|Human Digestive System|Comments Off on Absorption in Different Parts of Digestive System of Humans
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