1 Gently place 2 fingers of your other hand on this artery. 2  Do not use your thumb, because it has its own pulse that you may feel. 3  Count the beats for 30 seconds, and then double the result to get the number of beats per minute.
Absorption in the Stomach. The stomach absorbs very few substances, although small amounts of certain lipid-soluble compounds can be taken up, including aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-infammatory drugs, and ethanol.lossary. The stomach absorbs very few substances, although small amounts of certain lipid-soluble compounds can be taken up, including aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-infammatory drugs, and ethanol.
The intestines are a key part of the body's digestive tract and are responsible for absorbing nutrients from the foods you eat. Although the small intestine is better know for its role in nutrition, the large intestine also absorbs some key nutrients, including water, salts and vitamins that allow the body to function normally. When you eat food, it is broken down in the digestive tract and the resulting nutrients are absorbed.