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Where does the primary site for carbohydrate digestion occur?
Where does the primary site for carbohydrate digestion occur?
- Mouth
- Small intestine (correct)
- Stomach
- Large intestine
Which enzyme converts maltose to two glucose units?
Which enzyme converts maltose to two glucose units?
- Amylase
- Maltase (correct)
- Lactase
- Sucrase
How are monosaccharides absorbed into the bloodstream?
How are monosaccharides absorbed into the bloodstream?
- Passive diffusion
- Active transport (correct)
- Osmosis
- Facilitated diffusion
What are the three major products from carbohydrate digestion?
What are the three major products from carbohydrate digestion?
Where are the monosaccharides transported after absorption?
Where are the monosaccharides transported after absorption?
Flashcards
Carbohydrate digestion site
Carbohydrate digestion site
The primary site for carbohydrate digestion is the small intestine.
Maltose breakdown
Maltose breakdown
Maltase breaks down maltose into two glucose units.
Monosaccharide absorption
Monosaccharide absorption
Monosaccharides are absorbed into the bloodstream via active transport.
Digestion products
Digestion products
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Monosaccharide transport
Monosaccharide transport
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Study Notes
Carbohydrate Digestion
- Primary site for carbohydrate digestion occurs in the small intestine.
- The enzyme maltase converts maltose to two glucose units.
Absorption and Transport
- Monosaccharides are absorbed into the bloodstream through facilitated diffusion and active transport.
- The three major products from carbohydrate digestion are glucose, galactose, and fructose.
- After absorption, monosaccharides are transported to the liver via the hepatic portal vein for further processing and distribution.
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