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Results 1 - 10 of 19 for Absorption
  1. Abdominal organs (image) 
    ... small intestine further digests food and begins the absorption of nutrients. Secretions from the pancreas in the ... gallbladder and liver emulsify fat and enhance the absorption of fatty acids. The large intestine temporarily stores ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19574.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Schilling test (image) 
    ... Schilling test is performed to evaluate vitamin B12 absorption. B12 helps in the formation of red blood ... diseases, such as pernicious anemia, can result when absorption of vitamin B12 is inadequate.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9869.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Biliary obstruction - series (image) 
    ... released after a meal containing fats, aids in absorption and digestion of the fat.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100199_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Partial knee replacement - series (image) 
    ... end of bones in joints to provide shock absorption during movement.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100225_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Vitamin C and colds (image) 
    ... promotes healthy teeth and gums, helps in the absorption of iron, aids in the maintenance of normal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/10028.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Vitamin C benefit (image) 
    ... in many functions of the body, including the absorption of iron. Large doses of C do not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18107.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Vitamin D benefit (image) 
    Vitamin D promotes absorption of calcium from the gut. Too much vitamin D may cause increased levels of calcium in the blood.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18110.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Large intestine (colon) (image) 
    ... portion of the digestive system most responsible for absorption of water from the indigestible residue of food. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19220.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Small intestine (image) 
    ... portion of the digestive system most responsible for absorption of nutrients from food into the bloodstream. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19221.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Roux-en-Y stomach surgery for weight loss (image) 
    ... of food, but by skipping the duodenum, fat absorption is substantially reduced.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19268.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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