In the Small Intestines, Nutrients Are Absorbed Through

question 111

Multiple Choice

In the small intestines, nutrients are absorbed through

• A) villi.
• B) calculi.
• C) rugae.
• D) plicae.

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Definitions:

Microcytic

Relates to red blood cells that are smaller than normal, often associated with iron-deficiency anemia.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Pigment

A substance that imparts color to other materials, found in paint, ink, plants, and the human body.

Blood

A vital fluid in humans and other animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away.