Where each nutrient is taken up
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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
The tiny finger-like projections that increase the small intestine's surface area for absorption are:
Answer: B. Villi (and microvilli) greatly increase the small intestine's surface area, boosting nutrient absorption.
Question 2 of 5
Most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption occurs in the:
Answer: B. The small intestine completes digestion and absorbs most nutrients through its villi.
Question 3 of 5
The primary function of the large intestine is to:
Answer: B. The large intestine reabsorbs water and compacts waste into stool. Most nutrient absorption happens earlier, in the small intestine.
Question 4 of 5
During pregnancy, the fetus receives nutrients from the mother through the:
Answer: A. The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta, delivering nutrients and oxygen.
Question 5 of 5
Which part of a plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
Answer: B. Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
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