Question

We eat food composed of all the nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins,fats, vitamins, minerals and water. After digestion, these are absorbed inthe form of glucose, aminoacids, fatty acids, glycerol etc.What mechanisms are involved in absorption of digested food and water?

Answer 1

Most of the absorption of digested food takes place in the small intestine. The inner lining of the small intestine has millions of tiny finger-like projections called the villi . These projections increase the surface area of the small intestine for more efficient.