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What is the primary role of villi in the absorption process?
What is the primary role of villi in the absorption process?
- Breaking down nutrients into simpler forms
- Transporting absorbed substances to the blood (correct)
- Secreting digestive enzymes
- Enhancing gastrointestinal motility
How do glucose, amino acids, and chloride ions generally get absorbed during absorption?
How do glucose, amino acids, and chloride ions generally get absorbed during absorption?
- By passive diffusion
- Via simple diffusion (correct)
- Through active transport
- By facilitated transport with carrier ions
Which mechanism is utilized for the absorption of substances like fructose?
Which mechanism is utilized for the absorption of substances like fructose?
- Active transport
- Facilitated transport (correct)
- Passive diffusion
- Endocytosis
What happens to faty acids, glycerol, and fat-soluble vitamins during absorption?
What happens to faty acids, glycerol, and fat-soluble vitamins during absorption?
Which type of transport is responsible for the absorption of amino acids, glucose, and Na+ against concentration gradients?
Which type of transport is responsible for the absorption of amino acids, glucose, and Na+ against concentration gradients?
Where do chylomicrons go after being synthesized in the intestinal mucosa?
Where do chylomicrons go after being synthesized in the intestinal mucosa?
Where does the maximum absorption of substances take place in the alimentary canal?
Where does the maximum absorption of substances take place in the alimentary canal?
How are water-soluble vitamins primarily absorbed in the body?
How are water-soluble vitamins primarily absorbed in the body?
Where does the absorption of simple sugars, alcohol, and medicines mainly take place?
Where does the absorption of simple sugars, alcohol, and medicines mainly take place?
Which part of the body is also involved in absorbing larger amounts of water, vitamins, some minerals, and certain drugs?
Which part of the body is also involved in absorbing larger amounts of water, vitamins, some minerals, and certain drugs?
What is the process called when absorbed substances are utilized by all body tissues and incorporated into their protoplasm?
What is the process called when absorbed substances are utilized by all body tissues and incorporated into their protoplasm?
