Elimination is the process by which nutrients pass through the lining of your digestive system into your blood. a. true b. false 87. high-fat foods food move through the intestines. a. true b. false 88. quickly refridgerating leftovers slows the growth of bacteria. a. true b. false 89. when you exhale, your lungs remove excess oxygen from your body. a. true b. false 90. the process by which the body takes in and uses nutrients is called saturation. a. true b. false