Which Major Digestive Process Involves Nutrient Molecules Passing Across the Mucosal

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which major digestive process involves nutrient molecules passing across the mucosal layer of the GI tract into the blood or lymph?

• A) elimination
• B) absorption
• C) digestion
• D) secretion
• E) mechanical processing and movement

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