Nutrient Absorption Mostly Happens in the ____

question 38

Multiple Choice

Nutrient absorption mostly happens in the ____.  

• A) stomach
• B) small intestine
• C) colon
• D) pancreas
• E) esophagus

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Definitions:

Anosmia

A loss or impairment of the sense of smell.

Kinesthesis

The sense of the position and movement of body parts, through sensory organs in muscles and joints.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body burns calories to produce energy.

Growth Hormone

A substance secreted by the pituitary gland responsible for promoting growth, the creation of new cells, and the repair of existing cells in humans and various animals.