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7.5 Absorption

Syllabus
0610–2026–2027
Topic
7.5
Level
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7.5.1—Small intestine is the region where

  • State that the small intestine is the region where nutrients are absorbed

7.5.2—Most water is absorbed from the small

  • State that most water is absorbed from the small intestine but that some is also absorbed from the colon

7.5.3—Significance of villi and microvilli

  • Explain the significance of villi and microvilli in increasing the internal surface area of the small intestine

7.5.4—Structure of a villus

  • Describe the structure of a villus

7.5.5—Roles of capillaries and lacteals

  • Describe the roles of capillaries and lacteals in villi

Objective notes

5 learning objectives
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