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- summarize absorption and where it happens in our body.
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Absorption is the process of nutrients passing from the digestive tract into the bloodstream. It mainly occurs in the small intestine. The inner lining of the small intestine has villi which increase the surface area for efficient absorption. Some absorption also happens in the stomach (e.g., certain drugs, water), large intestine (water, electrolytes).
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Absorption is nutrient transfer to bloodstream. Mainly in small intestine (villi aid), also stomach (some substances) and large intestine (water, electrolytes).