Nutrients are mainly absorbed in:
Correct Answer: Small intestine
Description: Proteins, carbohydrates, fats and other nutritive substances like vitamins, and minerals are absorbed mostly in small intestine.
In the small intestine, secondary active transport of Na+ is important in bringing about absorption of glucose, some amino acids, and other substances such as bile acids.
Reference: GUYTON AND HALL TEXTBOOK OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY, THIRTEENTH EDITION(INTERNATIONAL EDITION ) page no 464
Category:
Physiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now