Absorption and Assimilation

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Absorption and Assimilation: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Villi, Diarrhoea, Large Intestine, Assimilation of Food, Absorption of Digested Food, Adaptations of Small Intestine & Cholera etc.

Important Questions on Absorption and Assimilation

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What is process of assimilation?

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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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Describe the adaptations of the small intestine.

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Name the organ which performs the function of absorption of water in humans.

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Acute diarrhoea is usually caused by

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the large intestine?

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Vermiform appendix is a part of

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Which of the following is NOT a part of nutrition?

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The type of nutrition where organisms engulf food materials is:

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Passing hard stools means you are suffering from constipation.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?