Question

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absorbs carbohydrates and proteins and is covered in villi
areas of the gastrointestinal tract which are acidic
carries out digestion which is the process of breaking down food in the body into a form which can be absorbed and used or excreted
blind portion of the stomach
absorbs lipids and bile and is covered in villi and microvilli
digestive system, ulcers, fundus, jejunum, ileum

Explanation:

1. The small intestine (jejunum and ileum) is covered in villi and absorbs nutrients. The jejunum absorbs carbohydrates and proteins. The ileum absorbs lipids and bile.
2. Ulcers can occur in acidic areas of the gastrointestinal tract.
3. The digestive system carries out the process of digestion to break - down food for absorption or excretion.
4. The fundus is the blind portion of the stomach.

Answer:

1. absorbs carbohydrates and proteins and is covered in villi: Jejunum
2. areas of the gastrointestinal tract which are acidic: Ulcers
3. carries out digestion which is the process of breaking down food in the body into a form which can be absorbed and used or excreted: Digestive System
4. blind portion of the stomach: Fundus
5. absorbs lipids and bile and is covered in villi and microvilli: Ileum