Of the basic digestive processes, the one in which nutrients enter capillaries is called
A) ingestion.
B) propulsion.
C) mechanical digestion.
D) absorption.

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Absorption is the process by which nutrients are taken up from the digestive tract and enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system. This includes the movement of nutrients across the wall of the small intestine and into capillaries. Ingestion refers to the intake of food, propulsion is the movement of food through the digestive tract, and mechanical digestion is the physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces.

Of the Basic Digestive Processes, the One in Which Nutrients