Absorption of materials

Question 1

Features of the small intestine which make it very efficient at absorption of products of digestion

Answer 1

Long
Large Surface Area
Thin Walled
Folded
Good Blood Supply

Question 2

Finger-like projections found within the small intestine

Answer 2

Villi

Question 3

Products of digestion which pass into the blood capillaries of villi

Answer 3

Glucose, amino acids

Question 4

Products of digestion which pass into the lacteal of villi

Answer 4

fatty acids and glycarol

Question 5

Surfaces involved in absorption have these features in common

Answer 5

Large Surface area
thin walls
extensive blood supply

Question 6

Process that requires the absorption of oxygen and nutrients
from food

Answer 6

Respiration