Movement of nutrient molecules across the lining of the digestive chamber and into the body's internal environment is called ____.

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Absorption is the movement of nutrient molecules from the digestive chamber (e.g. small intestine) into the body's internal environment (e.g. bloodstream). Excretion is the opposite process, where waste products are removed from the body. Mechanical and chemical digestion are processes that break down food into smaller molecules, while ingestion is the act of taking in food.

Movement of Nutrient Molecules Across the Lining of the Digestive