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What is the primary form in which carbohydrates are absorbed?
What is the primary form in which carbohydrates are absorbed?
What type of transport is used for the absorption of glucose and galactose into epithelial cells?
What type of transport is used for the absorption of glucose and galactose into epithelial cells?
What is the primary form in which proteins are absorbed into the bloodstream?
What is the primary form in which proteins are absorbed into the bloodstream?
How do long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides cross the epithelial cell membrane?
How do long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides cross the epithelial cell membrane?
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What is the function of lipoproteins in the transportation of lipids?
What is the function of lipoproteins in the transportation of lipids?
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What is the term for the protein-coated spherical masses that transport lipids in the bloodstream?
What is the term for the protein-coated spherical masses that transport lipids in the bloodstream?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lipid absorption?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lipid absorption?
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What is the primary route by which chylomicrons enter the bloodstream?
What is the primary route by which chylomicrons enter the bloodstream?
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What is the reason why lipids must be combined with protein transporters to be transported in the bloodstream?
What is the reason why lipids must be combined with protein transporters to be transported in the bloodstream?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of amino acid absorption?
Which of the following is a characteristic of amino acid absorption?
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