Absorption of Food

Q. Reagrding assertion and reason, select the right option:
Assertion: Absorption of digested food mainly occurs in the stomach.
Reason: Stomach produces the hormone gastrin and the intrinsic factor and it liquefies ingested food.

1. Both reason and assertion are true and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
2. Both the reason and assertion are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true

Q. In reference to the absorption of glucose and amino acids in small intestine, sort in the correct order:

1. Body parts
2. Heart
3. Villi
4. Portal system
5. Liver

Q. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
The nutrients after absorption from the digestive tract go directly to .......... via blood

Q. Explain the term 'selective reabsorption'.