10 Questions
What is the primary form in which carbohydrates are absorbed?
Monosaccharides
What type of transport is used for the absorption of glucose and galactose into epithelial cells?
Active transport
What is the primary form in which proteins are absorbed into the bloodstream?
Amino acids
How do long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides cross the epithelial cell membrane?
As part of micelles
What is the function of lipoproteins in the transportation of lipids?
To make lipids soluble in water
What is the term for the protein-coated spherical masses that transport lipids in the bloodstream?
Chylomicrons
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lipid absorption?
Active transport
What is the primary route by which chylomicrons enter the bloodstream?
Through the lymphatic system
What is the reason why lipids must be combined with protein transporters to be transported in the bloodstream?
Because they are insoluble in water
Which of the following is a characteristic of amino acid absorption?
Active transport
Understand the different parts of the gastrointestinal tract, their functions, and the six basic processes of digestion. Learn about the role of accessory structures in food processing. Test your knowledge of human digestion!
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