Absorption in the Small Intestine Flashcards
1
Q
Where does absorption in the small intestine occur?
A
In the jejunum and the ileum.
2
Q
What nutrients are absorbed in the jejunum and the ileum?
A
Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water.
3
Q
What is important in making this happen?
A
Structure
4
Q
What about the structure of the small intestine makes this happen?
A
Increased surface area by the villi and microvilli.
5
Q
What do nutrients pass through?
A
The villi and microvilli into the blood, into the capillaries, to go to the tissues.
