Most of the Ingested Substances Our Bodies Use Are Absorbed

question 83

Multiple Choice

Most of the ingested substances our bodies use are absorbed into the bloodstream through the lining of the

• A) colon.
• B) stomach.
• C) esophagus.
• D) small intestine.

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