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What is the final product of starch digestion?
What is the final product of starch digestion?
- Peptides
- Fatty acids
- Maltose (correct)
- Glucose
Which enzyme is responsible for protein digestion?
Which enzyme is responsible for protein digestion?
- Amylase
- Trypsin (correct)
- Pepsin
- Pancreatic lipase
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein?
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein?
- Transports nutrients from the liver to the digestive system
- Delivers hormones from the pancreas
- Carries oxygenated blood to the heart
- Carries blood from the digestive system to the liver (correct)
Which of the following statements is true regarding fatty acid formation?
Which of the following statements is true regarding fatty acid formation?
What additional process occurs in the small intestine related to carbohydrates?
What additional process occurs in the small intestine related to carbohydrates?
Flashcards
Amylase
Amylase
An enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose.
Trypsin
Trypsin
The enzyme responsible for breaking down proteins into smaller units called peptides.
Pancreatic Lipase
Pancreatic Lipase
Pancreatic lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
Maltose
Maltose
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Hepatic Portal Vein
Hepatic Portal Vein
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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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