3 Questions
What are the end products of carbohydrate digestion?
Glucose, galactose, and fructose
How are monosaccharides absorbed by the small intestine?
Actively
What happens to the sugars that are not metabolized by the liver?
They are delivered to systemic blood for other tissues to use
Study Notes
Test your knowledge on carbohydrate digestion and absorption! Learn about the end products of carbohydrate digestion, how monosaccharides are absorbed by the small intestine, and the role of the liver in metabolizing simple sugars. Discover why the liver doesn't consume all sugars and how they are utilized by the body. Take this quiz now to become a carbohydrate digestion expert!
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