Question

What is the ileum?

Accepted Answer

The ileum is the third part of the intestine, and is where soluble molecules are absorbed into the blood, and where proteins, fats, and starches are reduced to amino acids, fatty acids, and simple sugars.

Front	What is the ileum?
Back	The ileum is the third part of the intestine, and is where soluble molecules are absorbed into the blood, and where proteins, fats, and starches are reduced to amino acids, fatty acids, and simple sugars.

Acids Ileum Part Intestine Soluble Molecules Absorbed Blood