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BRWH

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on: Aug 21, 2018
Absorption can best be defined as the:
 a. transfer of nutrients from the digestive system into the lymphatic/circulatory systems.
  b. transfer of nutrients from the digestive system into all body tissues.
  c. mechanical and chemical breakdown of foods into absorbable units.
  d. release of energy from chemical substances that are found within foods.

Question 2

All of the following describe the circulatory system EXCEPT:
 a. it includes the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins.
  b. breakdown products of proteins and carbohydrates are absorbed into it from the intestine.
  c. it connects to the lymphatic system and receives lymph from it.
  d. breakdown products of fat digestion are absorbed into it from the intestine.


amandanbreshears

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


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