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    The document describes the processes of absorption and assimilation in the small intestine. Absorption is the uptake of digested nutrients from the intestinal lumen into the bloodstream or lymph vessels, occurring through active, passive, or facilitated transport. Assimilation is the synthesis of these absorbed molecules into macromolecules to support cell growth, development, and production. Key sections of the small intestine - the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum - aid in mixing and absorbing nutrients with the help of villi, microvilli, and enterocytes lining the intestinal walls.

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    The document describes the processes of absorption and assimilation in the small intestine. Absorption is the uptake of digested nutrients from the intestinal lumen into the bloodstream or lymph vessels, occurring through active, passive, or facilitated transport. Assimilation is the synthesis of these absorbed molecules into macromolecules to support cell growth, development, and production. Key sections of the small intestine - the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum - aid in mixing and absorbing nutrients with the help of villi, microvilli, and enterocytes lining the intestinal walls.

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    The document describes the processes of absorption and assimilation in the small intestine. Absorption is the uptake of digested nutrients from the intestinal lumen into the bloodstream or lymph vessels, occurring through active, passive, or facilitated transport. Assimilation is the synthesis of these absorbed molecules into macromolecules to support cell growth, development, and production. Key sections of the small intestine - the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum - aid in mixing and absorbing nutrients with the help of villi, microvilli, and enterocytes lining the intestinal walls.

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    Absorption & Assimilation

    Absorption Assimilation
    • Process of absorption of end • Process of synthesis of
    products of digestion into the blood macromolecules from simple
    or lymph from intestinal mucosa absorbed molecules
    • Occurs by active, passive • Helps in cell growth, development &
    or facilitated transport mechanisms new cell production

    Duodenum
    • First section of small intestine
    • Connects to pyloric sphincter of
    the stomach
    • Bile & pancreatic juices mix with
    chyme

    Jejunum
    • Middle section of small intestine
    • Primary site of nutrient
    absorption & is 3 ft in length

    Ileum Small Intestine


    • Terminal section of small • 10 ft convoluted tube-like
    intestine structure
    • Empties into large intestine • Mesentery surrounds it & anchors
    • Completes remaining nutrient it in place
    absorption & is 6 ft in length • Special cells help absorb nutrients
    from intestinal lining to
    bloodstream

    Absorptive Area
    • Huge surface area due to presence • Villi: Digested food particles pass
    of mucosal folds, villi, and microvilli. from lumen of intestine to blood
    capillaries or lacteal.
    villi
    • Amino acids & monosaccharides
    enter blood capillary network.
    • Larger molecules of digested fat
    Crypt Microvilli
    enter lacteal & are emptied into
    Enterocyte lymphatic system.
    • Villi & microvilli are exposed to
    • Water & fatty acids are absorbed
    lumen.
    by osmosis & diffusion.
    • Microvilli: Creates brush-like border
    that increases rate of nutrient • Glucose, amino acids & minerals
    absorption. are absorbed by active transport.

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