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Which enzymes are primarily responsible for breaking polysaccharides into smaller units during carbohydrate absorption?
Which enzymes are primarily responsible for breaking polysaccharides into smaller units during carbohydrate absorption?
- Glycoside hydrolases
- Disaccharidases
- Endoglycosidases (correct)
- Lactases
What are the end products of carbohydrate digestion that are absorbed in the enterocytes of the small intestine?
What are the end products of carbohydrate digestion that are absorbed in the enterocytes of the small intestine?
- Polysaccharides and oligosaccharides
- Monosaccharides (correct)
- Disaccharides and polysaccharides
- Starch and glycogen
Where does carbohydrate absorption predominantly occur in the digestive system?
Where does carbohydrate absorption predominantly occur in the digestive system?
- Stomach and duodenum
- Esophagus and stomach
- Colon and rectum
- Mouth and intestinal lumen (correct)
Which type of bond must be broken to digest carbohydrates effectively?
Which type of bond must be broken to digest carbohydrates effectively?
What is the process of carbohydrate absorption primarily classified as?
What is the process of carbohydrate absorption primarily classified as?
What is the main transportation method for glucose and galactose into the cell?
What is the main transportation method for glucose and galactose into the cell?
What is required for the transport of fructose into the cell?
What is required for the transport of fructose into the cell?
How do monosaccharides exit enterocytes into the portal circulation?
How do monosaccharides exit enterocytes into the portal circulation?
Why can't dietary proteins be directly absorbed by the body?
Why can't dietary proteins be directly absorbed by the body?
What is the initial breakdown product of dietary proteins prior to absorption?
What is the initial breakdown product of dietary proteins prior to absorption?
What role does enteropeptidase play in the digestive process?
What role does enteropeptidase play in the digestive process?
Which of the following enzymes is an exopeptidase involved in peptide digestion?
Which of the following enzymes is an exopeptidase involved in peptide digestion?
How are pancreatic enzymes initially released in the digestive process?
How are pancreatic enzymes initially released in the digestive process?
What is the effect of trypsin once it is activated from trypsinogen?
What is the effect of trypsin once it is activated from trypsinogen?
What is the primary function of enterocytes in the small intestine regarding peptide digestion?
What is the primary function of enterocytes in the small intestine regarding peptide digestion?
What initiates protein digestion in the stomach?
What initiates protein digestion in the stomach?
What is the pH level of gastric juice that facilitates protein denaturation?
What is the pH level of gastric juice that facilitates protein denaturation?
Which cells secrete pepsinogen in the stomach?
Which cells secrete pepsinogen in the stomach?
What is required to activate pancreatic proteases in the small intestine?
What is required to activate pancreatic proteases in the small intestine?
What is the role of bicarbonate secretion in protein digestion?
What is the role of bicarbonate secretion in protein digestion?
What type of environment is required for pepsin to function effectively?
What type of environment is required for pepsin to function effectively?
What is the specificity of pancreatic proteases based on?
What is the specificity of pancreatic proteases based on?
What is the primary function of gastric juice in the context of protein digestion?
What is the primary function of gastric juice in the context of protein digestion?
What is the primary function of salivary x-amylase in carbohydrate digestion?
What is the primary function of salivary x-amylase in carbohydrate digestion?
Which bond type can salivary x-amylase NOT break?
Which bond type can salivary x-amylase NOT break?
What happens to carbohydrate digestion in the stomach?
What happens to carbohydrate digestion in the stomach?
What role does bicarbonate play in carbohydrate digestion?
What role does bicarbonate play in carbohydrate digestion?
Which enzyme cleaves the (1-6) bond in isomaltose?
Which enzyme cleaves the (1-6) bond in isomaltose?
In which part of the digestive system are disaccharidases primarily active?
In which part of the digestive system are disaccharidases primarily active?
What is the end product of sucrose digestion by sucrase?
What is the end product of sucrose digestion by sucrase?
Which disaccharidase specifically hydrolyzes lactose?
Which disaccharidase specifically hydrolyzes lactose?
What distinguishes the digestion of trehalose from other disaccharides?
What distinguishes the digestion of trehalose from other disaccharides?
How are monosaccharides absorbed in the small intestine?
How are monosaccharides absorbed in the small intestine?
Flashcards
Carb absorption site
Carb absorption site
Carbohydrate absorption occurs in the mouth and intestinal lumen.
Carb absorption process
Carb absorption process
Glycoside hydrolases, specifically endoglycosidases and disaccharidases, break down carbohydrates into absorbable monosaccharides.
Carbohydrate Absorption
Carbohydrate Absorption
The process of taking digested carbohydrates into the bloodstream.
End Products of Carb Digestion
End Products of Carb Digestion
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Absorption in enterocytes
Absorption in enterocytes
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Glucose/Galactose absorption
Glucose/Galactose absorption
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Fructose absorption
Fructose absorption
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Monosaccharide Exit
Monosaccharide Exit
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Dietary Protein Size
Dietary Protein Size
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Protein Absorption
Protein Absorption
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Salivary α-amylase
Salivary α-amylase
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α(1-4) bonds
α(1-4) bonds
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α(1-6) bonds
α(1-6) bonds
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Pancreatic α-amylase
Pancreatic α-amylase
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Intestinal Disaccharidases
Intestinal Disaccharidases
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Sucrase
Sucrase
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Lactase
Lactase
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Maltose
Maltose
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Intestinal absorption
Intestinal absorption
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Monosaccharides
Monosaccharides
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Pancreatic Zymogens
Pancreatic Zymogens
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Enteropeptidase Activation
Enteropeptidase Activation
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Oligopeptide Digestion
Oligopeptide Digestion
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Aminopeptidase Function
Aminopeptidase Function
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Absorption of Peptides & Amino Acids
Absorption of Peptides & Amino Acids
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Gastric Juice Role
Gastric Juice Role
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Pepsin Activation
Pepsin Activation
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Pancreatic Proteases
Pancreatic Proteases
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Cholecystokinin Role
Cholecystokinin Role
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Bicarbonate Secretion
Bicarbonate Secretion
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Enzyme Specificity (Proteases)
Enzyme Specificity (Proteases)
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Protein Digestion Steps (overview)
Protein Digestion Steps (overview)
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Enzyme activation
Enzyme activation
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Study Notes
Carbohydrate Absorption
- Principle sites: Mouth and intestinal lumen
- Process: Glycoside hydrolases (glycosidases) break glycosidic bonds in carbohydrates.
Enzymes Involved
- Endoglycosidases: Act on polysaccharides, breaking them into smaller units (oligosaccharides).
- Disaccharidases: Target disaccharides, producing monosaccharides (e.g., glucose, galactose, fructose).
Final Products
- Glucose, Galactose, and Fructose: These are absorbed in enterocytes in the small intestine - end products of carbohydrate digestion.
Stages of Carbohydrate Digestion
- Salivary α-amylase: Acts briefly in the mouth during chewing, targeting starch (amylose and amylopectin), producing glycogen and dextrins.
- Pancreatic α-amylase: Neutralizes stomach acidity in the small intestine, further breaking down carbohydrates into smaller units.
- Intestinal Disaccharidases: Hydrolyze disaccharides into monosaccharides (e.g., maltose, isomaltose, sucrose, lactose, trehalose) in the small intestine.
Intestinal Absorption of Monosaccharides
- Glucose and Galactose: Absorbed via secondary active transport with sodium (SGLT-2) and facilitated diffusion (GLUT-2).
- Fructose: Absorbed via facilitated diffusion (GLUT-5) and facilitated diffusion (GLUT-2)
Abnormal Degradation of Disaccharides
- Digestive Enzyme Deficiencies: Genetic or acquired deficiencies in disaccharidase enzymes can cause disaccharide intolerance, leading to osmotic diarrhea (water drawn into intestine) and other issues.
- Lactose Intolerance: Common deficiency affecting over 60% of adults due to lactase deficiency; difficulty digesting lactose.
- Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency: Deficiency in the sucrase-isomaltase enzyme, leading to intolerance of sucrose, with symptoms including osmotic diarrhea, steatorrhea, irritability, and vomiting.
Dietary Protein Digestion
- Protein Consumption: Occurs at approximately 70-100 grams per day.
- Initiation: Digestion starts in the stomach with gastric juice containing HCL (denatures proteins and kills bacteria), Pepsin (an activated zymogen), and inactive Pepsinogen.
- Pancreatic Enzymes: Pancreatic proteases further break down proteins into oligopeptides and smaller units (amino acids). Bicarbonate is needed for neutralization.
- Enzyme Specificity: Each pancreatic protease targets specific amino acid side chains (R-groups) in peptides.
- Digestion of Oligopeptides: Intestinal enzymes (aminopeptidases and dipeptidases) cleave oligopeptides into smaller fragments or single amino acids in intestinal cells.
Absorption Abnormalities
- Cystinuria: Defect in transporting cystine and other dibasic amino acids (ornithine, arginine, lysine) , resulting in urinary excretion of these amino acids. Cystinuria commonly associated with kidney stones (calculi).
- Hartnup Disorder: Defect in the neutral amino acid transporter, resulting in poor absorption of tryptophan, leading to pellagra-like symptoms.
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Explore the intricate process of carbohydrate absorption and digestion. This quiz covers key enzymes, the sites of carbohydrate breakdown, and the final products absorbed in the small intestine. Test your knowledge on how carbohydrates are transformed from polysaccharides to monosaccharides.
