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Finger-like projections in the small intestine are called villi which increase the surface area to help with absorption.

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Important Questions on Animal Nutrition

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Following statement describe one of the five steps in animal nutrition. Read the statement and give one word for it. Write the term that describes the process.

Transport of digested and soluble food from the intestine to blood vessels.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
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Write any two symptoms which relate with cholera in an individual.
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How do we get energy from the nutrients that are digested and absorbed?
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Differentiate between assimilation and absorption.
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Explain the function of villi in the digestive system.
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Which of the following is NOT a part of nutrition?
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Passing hard stools means you are suffering from constipation.
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Name the two organs where absorption of digested food takes place.
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What are villi? Give a brief description of their structure and function.
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Name the process in which the absorbed nutrients are incorporated into the cell components.
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When you drink milk with sugar dissolved in it, which component of the milk is absorbed first?
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What are villi?
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Explain the following term: 

Absorption

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What are finger-like projections of intestinal wall called?
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The type of nutrition where organisms engulf food materials is:
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Define absorption.
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How can regular intake of green leafy vegetables prevent constipation?
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Mention the role of villi in digestion.

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Define the following:

Absorption