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What facilitates the transport of amino acids into the portal vein?
What facilitates the transport of amino acids into the portal vein?
- Na+ independent transporters (correct)
- K+ dependent cotransporters
- Na+ dependent symporters
- H+ dependent antiporters
What is the dependence of one of the symporters involved in the absorption of amino acids?
What is the dependence of one of the symporters involved in the absorption of amino acids?
- Ca2+ dependent
- K+ dependent
- Mg2+ dependent
- H+ dependent (correct)
What type of transport systems are used for the absorption of free amino acids and di- and tripeptides?
What type of transport systems are used for the absorption of free amino acids and di- and tripeptides?
- Osmosis systems
- Passive transport systems
- Active transport systems (correct)
- Facilitated diffusion systems
What is the location of the active transport systems involved in the absorption of amino acids?
What is the location of the active transport systems involved in the absorption of amino acids?
What is similar between the absorption of glucose and amino acids?
What is similar between the absorption of glucose and amino acids?
What is the role of Na+ in the absorption of free amino acids and di- and tripeptides?
What is the role of Na+ in the absorption of free amino acids and di- and tripeptides?
What is the primary function of the enterocyte membrane in amino acid absorption?
What is the primary function of the enterocyte membrane in amino acid absorption?
What is the difference between Na+ dependent and H+ dependent symporters?
What is the difference between Na+ dependent and H+ dependent symporters?
What is the significance of di- and tripeptides in amino acid absorption?
What is the significance of di- and tripeptides in amino acid absorption?
What is the fate of the absorbed amino acids?
What is the fate of the absorbed amino acids?
