CHAPTER 9: NUTRITION AND THE HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

9.3 ABSORPTION

1. Explain 5 adaptations of villus to absorb nutrients

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2. Name 5 examples of digested foods absorbed through blood capillaries in villlus

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3. Name 2 examples of digested foods absorbed through lacteal in villlus

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9.4 ASSIMILATION

1. Name the blood vessels thats transport digested food from blood capillaries to the liver
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2. State 3 fuctions of liver

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3. Excessive amino acid is converted into urea to be remove is known

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9.5 DEFAECATION

1. State 2 functions of large intestine

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2. Name 3 substances absorbed by large intestine

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3. Name 3 examples of waste products in faeces

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