The physiological process that moves a nutrient from the outside of the body to the inside is called __________.
A) ingestion
B) compaction
C) digestion
D) absorption
E) secretion

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Absorption is the process of moving nutrients from the outside of the body to the inside. Ingestion refers to the act of taking food into the body, compaction refers to the process of compressing waste material in the large intestine, digestion involves breaking down food into smaller molecules, and secretion refers to the release of substances such as enzymes or hormones by cells.

The Physiological Process That Moves a Nutrient from the Outside