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What is the final product of starch digestion?
What is the final product of starch digestion?
Which enzyme is responsible for protein digestion?
Which enzyme is responsible for protein digestion?
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein?
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein?
Which of the following statements is true regarding fatty acid formation?
Which of the following statements is true regarding fatty acid formation?
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What additional process occurs in the small intestine related to carbohydrates?
What additional process occurs in the small intestine related to carbohydrates?
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Study Notes
Digestion of Carbohydrates
- Starch is broken down into smaller sugars like maltose by amylase in the small intestine
- Maltose is then further broken down into glucose by maltase
- Glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream
Digestion of Proteins
- Proteins are broken down into smaller peptides by trypsin in the small intestines
- Peptides are further broken down into amino acids
Digestion of Fats
- Fats are broken down into fatty acids by pancreatic lipase in the small intestine
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Description
Test your knowledge on the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. This quiz covers key enzymes and the breakdown of nutrients in the small intestine. Challenge yourself with questions about amylase, trypsin, and pancreatic lipase.
