Lipid and Vitamin Absorption in the Intestine

Where does the chemical digestion of proteins initially begin?

What is the primary function of lipases secreted by the pancreas?

What is the site of absorption for glucose and galactose?

Which enzyme breaks down milk proteins in infants?

What is the function of brush border enzymes in the small intestine?

The large intestine is responsible for the chemical digestion of carbohydrates

The mucosa of the large intestine has a large number of mucus-producing goblet cells

Disaccharides are simple sugars that are absorbed immediately

Cellulose is a digestible polysaccharide found in the diet

Mass movements in the large intestine help mix food with enzymes