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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The ileum is responsible for absorbing:
Options
A Glucose and amino acids
B Most water in the digestive tract
C Vitamins and bile salts
Correct Answer
D Fats exclusively
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The ileum (approximately 3.5 meters) is responsible for absorbing vitamins (especially vitamin B12) and bile salts. It also absorbs any remaining nutrients not absorbed in the jejunum.

Hint

This final section of the small intestine recycles bile salts and absorbs specific vitamins.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1106 of 2214
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