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.
Stomach- Breaks down food with enzymes and hydrochloric acid. Pancreas- secretes insulin that manages blood sugar levels. Liver and Gall bladder- secrete bile that breaks down fats. Small intestine- digests food with enzymes and absorbs nutrients. Large intestine- absorbs water and eliminates waste.