absorbtion Flashcards
1
Q
What part of the body is well designed for absorption
A
the small intestine
2
Q
Villi
A
Thousands of tiny 0.5mm long, finger like projections from the circular folds of the ilium increase the surface area for absorption.
It contains blood capillaries and lacteals
Absorption is by Diffusion and Active transport
3
Q
fat:
A
Fatty acids and glycerol are absorbed into the lacteals
Body cells take up the re-formed fat molecules
