Which of the following terms describes the movement of organic molecules, electrolytes, vitamins, and water across the digestive epithelium and into the interstitial fluid of the digestive tract?
A) ingestion
B) secretion
C) compaction
D) absorption
E) excretion

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Absorption is the movement of organic molecules, electrolytes, vitamins, and water across the digestive epithelium and into the interstitial fluid of the digestive tract. Ingestion is the process of taking in food, secretion is the release of substances such as enzymes and hormones by cells, compaction is the process of water absorption in the large intestine, and excretion refers to the elimination of undigested food and waste products from the body.

Which of the Following Terms Describes the Movement of Organic