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Ingested dietary substances must cross cell membranes to be used by the body. this process is known as _____.

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The process is know as ABSORPTION. digested food is moved to the blood through the wall of small intestine by the help of diffusion and active transport. Villi on the walls can also increase the rate of absorption.
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