10. What is the difference between absorption and assimilation?
A. Absorption is the process of taking the digested simple molecules into the bloodstream while assimilation is the process of removing waste products and other toxins.
B. Absorption is the process of taking the digested simple molecules into the bloodstream while assimilation is the breakdown of food into smaller components for absorption.
C. Absorption is the process of taking the digested simple molecules into the bloodstream/lymph v the intestinal villi and microvilli while assimilation is the process of synthesizing new compoun from the absorbed molecules from the small intestine.
D. Absorption is the process of taking the digested simple molecules into the bloodstream while assimilation is the process of taking in food through the mouth. What in the difference homme
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Answer:
A.
Explanation:
Absorption – digested food products are absorbed into the bloodstream and transported to cells. Assimilation – digested food products are converted into the fluid and solid parts of a cell / tissue. Elimination – undigested food residues are egested from the body as semi-solid faeces.