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What is absorption?
What is absorption?
Absorption is the process of taking in a substance into a fluid medium, such as through dissolving it or transforming it chemically.
Through which parts of the body can a substance be absorbed?
Through which parts of the body can a substance be absorbed?
A substance can be absorbed through the eyes, skin, stomach, intestines, or lungs.
How does absorption occur in a person or an animal?
How does absorption occur in a person or an animal?
Absorption occurs when airborne gases diffuse through alveoli and after digestion, involving biochemical transformation and transport via the circulatory system.
