A 53-year-old female has intentionally ingested a large amount of Valium. The EMT would recognize that the medication is being absorbed into the body through what structure?

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Valium is absorbed through the small intestine rather than the stomach, esophagus, or large intestine. The small intestine has a large surface area for absorption due to the presence of villi and microvilli.

A 53-Year-Old Female Has Intentionally Ingested a Large Amount of Valium