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Assimilation refers to the ___ of absorbed nutrients by body cells:

Answer: utilisation.

  • A utilisation
  • B excretion
  • C digestion
  • D secretion

Correct answer: A. utilisation

Explanation: Assimilation is the use of absorbed nutrients for energy, growth and repair.

Labeled diagram of the human digestive system showing mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine

The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.

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