Asked by Hunter Patterson on May 19, 2024
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The nurse is teaching a health class about the gastrointestinal tract. The nurse will explain that which portion of the digestive tract absorbs most of the nutrients?
A) Ileum
B) Cecum
C) Stomach
D) Duodenum
Gastrointestinal Tract
The series of hollow organs extending from the mouth to the anus, through which food is digested, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is expelled.
Duodenum
The first section of the small intestine, immediately following the stomach, where initial digestion of food occurs.
Ileum
The third and final section of the small intestine, where the absorption of nutrients and minerals mainly occurs.
- Illustrate comprehension of the gastrointestinal system's anatomy and physiology in the context of defecation.
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Jeffrey NalesnikMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The duodenum and jejunum absorb most nutrients and electrolytes in the small intestine. The ileum absorbs certain vitamins, iron, and bile salts. Food is broken down in the stomach. The cecum is the beginning of the large intestine.
Learning Objectives
- Illustrate comprehension of the gastrointestinal system's anatomy and physiology in the context of defecation.