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What happens to monosaccharides after carbohydrate digestion?
What happens to monosaccharides after carbohydrate digestion?
- They are broken down by the liver
- They are converted into glucose by the pancreas
- They are excreted by the body
- They are absorbed by tissues (correct)
Which monosaccharides are converted into glucose by the liver?
Which monosaccharides are converted into glucose by the liver?
- Glucose and fructose
- Galactose and fructose (correct)
- Glucose and sucrose
- Glucose and galactose
What are the possible fates of glucose after it is absorbed by the body?
What are the possible fates of glucose after it is absorbed by the body?
- All of the above (correct)
- Conversion into fat for storage
- Use by tissues for energy
- Conversion into glycogen for storage
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Do you know what happens to the monosaccharides (glucose, galactose and fructose) that we consume through carbohydrate digestion? This quiz will test your knowledge on the fate of absorbed sugars, including the uptake by liver tissues and glucose utilization by other tissues. Get ready to expand your understanding of the metabolic processes that occur in our bodies!
