Question

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

• A. Body parts
• B. Heart
• C. Villi
• D. Portal system
• E. Liver

Answer 1

All the digested products (glucose, amino acids, triglycerides, nitrogenous bases etc) are absorbed by enterocytes of villi and are transported to the portal system to the liver and thereafter, they are distributed by the blood to all the body parts. Any excess nutrients are retained in the liver and are converted to glycogen and other products.