Which Statement Best Explains the Process of Absorption

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the process of absorption?

• A) Absorption is the process of taking food into the mouth and starting it on its journey through the digestive tract.
• B) Absorption releases digestive juices (containing enzymes, acids, bases, mucus, bile, or other products that facilitate digestion).
• C) Absorption is the movement by the muscular components of the digestive tube, including processes of mechanical digestion; examples include peristalsis and segmentation.
• D) Absorption is the passage of substances (notably digested foods, water, salts, and vitamins) through the intestinal mucosa into the blood or lymph.

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Definitions:

Selective Listening

Paying attention only to information that confirms one's preconceptions, ignoring or dismissing differing viewpoints.

Subconscious Mind

The part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings.

Selective Listening

A listening technique where the listener focuses on certain parts of the conversation while ignoring others, often based on bias or preconception.

Nonverbal

Communication without the use of spoken language, including gestures, facial expressions, and body language.