Match each term with its correct definition.

-Transfer of nutrients from intestine to bloodstream

Question

Match each term with its correct definition.

-Transfer of nutrients from intestine to bloodstream

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Absorption refers to the transfer of nutrients from the intestine to the bloodstream.

Answer: B
 Peristalsis is the involuntary muscular contraction that moves food through the digestive tract.

Answer: C
 Metabolism describes the chemical processes that occur in the body, including the breakdown and synthesis of molecules.

Answer: D
 Anabolism refers to the processes in which complex molecules are created from smaller components, often requiring energy input.

Answer: E
 Catabolism refers to the processes in which complex molecules are broken down into smaller components, often releasing energy.

Match Each Term with Its Correct Definition