The movement of digested food from the digestive system to the circulating fluid is called
A) digestion
B) deglutition
C) absorption
D) peristalsis

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Absorption is the movement of digested food from the digestive system to the circulating fluid. Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules. Deglutition is the process of swallowing food. Peristalsis is the contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles that helps move food through the digestive system. Only option C refers to the specific movement of food from the digestive system to the circulating fluid.

The Movement of Digested Food from the Digestive System to the Circulating