The process in which digested food can move into the blood vessels of the intestinal wall is called _________.

Correct option is D

Ans. (d)
Sol. Absorption is the process in which digested food moves into the blood vessels of the intestinal wall. This occurs primarily in the small intestine, where nutrients such as glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids are absorbed into the bloodstream and transported to cells for energy and growth.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Assimilation – Incorrect, as assimilation refers to the utilization of absorbed nutrients by body cells.
· (b) Egestion – Incorrect, as egestion is the removal of undigested food and waste from the body.
· (c) Digestion – Incorrect, as digestion is the breakdown of food into simpler molecules, not its movement into the blood.
· (d) Absorption – Correct answer. This process transfers digested nutrients into the bloodstream through the intestinal walls.