where are the following substances absorbed in our body
(a ) Fat (b) Glucose (c) water

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Fat is absorbed in small intestine (duodenum).
Glucose is also absorbed in the small intestine.
Water is absorbed mainly in kidneys

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where are the following substances absorbed in our body (a ) Fat (b) Glucose (c) water

Fat is absorbed in small intestine (duodenum). Glucose is also absorbed in the small intestine. Water is absorbed mainly in kidneys

where are the following substances absorbed in our body
(a ) Fat (b) Glucose (c) water

Fat is absorbed in small intestine (duodenum).
Glucose is also absorbed in the small intestine.
Water is absorbed mainly in kidneys