The Digestive System: Absorption and Transport of Nutrients

Digested molecules of food, as well as water and minerals from the diet, are absorbed from the cavity of the upper small intestine. Most absorbed materials cross the mucosa into the blood and are carried off in the bloodstream to other parts of the body for storage or further chemical change. Learn how carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, water and salt are absorbed and transported in this article on The Digestive System: Absorption and Transport of Nutrients. Useful Links: Foods with little risk of causing heartburn Dining out without heartburn Heartburn-free picnics Heartburn-free school lunches Tips For Controlling Heartburn At Party Gatherings Why Heartburn Happens 10 Things to Stop Doing If You Suffer From Heartburn The Digestive System: Absorption and Transport of Nutrients originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Sunday, October 27th, 2013 at 03:11:29.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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