Nutrient Absorption: How The Body Breaks Down And Utilizes Food
The complex process of nutrient absorption is facilitated by the digestive system, mucosal cells, nutrient transport system, and circulatory system. The digestive system breaks down ingested food into absorbable nutrients, which are then transported across mucosal cells into the bloodstream by the nutrient transport system. Finally, the circulatory system distributes these nutrients throughout the body, … Read more