Absorption Click Reset and Clear screen ntroduction

Last updated: 5/14/2023

Absorption Click Reset and Clear screen ntroduction Digesting nutrients into simple carbohydrates amino acids and fatty acids is important but it doesn t matter unless the nutrients get into the bloodstream to feed body cells This process is called absorption Question How are nutrients absorbed 1 Observe Look through the descriptions of the large and small organs A Which of the large organs allow nutrients and water to pass through their walls B Which of the small organs transport absorbed nutrients to the bloodstream 2 Set up the Gizmo Create the digestive system shown The small intestine has three parts the duodenum attached to the stomach the jejunum the middle portion and the ilium attached to the large intestine Drag the Pecan pie to the mouth Test each of the scenarios below For each setup record the nutrients that are absorbed by the system Be sure to look at the Absorbed row of the Analysis table Scenario Capillaries attached to the small intestine segments only Capillaries attached to the large intestine only Lymphatic vessels attached to the small intestine segments only no capillaries Current Absorbe Lymphatic vessels attached to the large intestine only no capillaries Sugars Amino Fatty acids acids Water