Where in the Body Does Absorption of Nutrients into the Blood

question 32

Multiple Choice

Where in the body does absorption of nutrients into the blood stream or lymphatic system occur?

• A) through the intestinal walls
• B) in the mouth
• C) in the stomach
• D) all of these

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