Questions and Answers
What is the main function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in relation to absorption?
Absorption of nutrients
Which organ is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients into systemic circulation?
Small intestine
Which specific anatomical structures in the small intestine aid in the absorption of nutrients?
Villi and microvilli
What happens to the nutrients after absorption in the GI tract?
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