Question

What mechanism is involved in absorption of 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 food absorption. Within these villi, the capillaries absorb nutrients from the digested products of proteins and carbohydrates and lead them into the blood stream.

Answer 2

The villi present in the small intestine absorb the nutrients through DIFFUSION