Why Can It Be Said That Absorption Is the Reason

question 97

Multiple Choice

Why can it be said that absorption is the reason for digestion?

• A) Even though digestion includes the processes of mechanical and chemical breakdown of ingested food, the optimum goal of digestion is to absorb nutrients.
• B) The absorption process facilitates the emulsification of fats by breaking large fat drops into small droplets.
• C) Absorption involves the grinding action of the teeth and the mechanical mixing of food as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract, thus allowing regulation of digestion.
• D) Fluid balance, maintenance of core body temperature, numerous circadian rhythms, and regulation of pH and metabolic rates are included as parts of the absorption process.

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Definitions:

RFS

Regardless of Feature Size; a condition where the tolerance or location of part features is not affected by the feature size.

Coordinate Tolerancing

A method of specifying tolerances on a part by using a coordinate system, allowing for precise control over the location of features.

Part Drawing

A detailed diagram that shows all the dimensions, tolerances, materials, and finishes of a manufactured part.

MMC

Refers to Maximum Material Condition, the state where a part contains the maximum amount of material within the specified limits, important in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.