2.7 Absorption Of Materials Flashcards
1
Q
Where do fatty acids and glycerol originate from?
A
The breakdown of fatty acids
2
Q
Where do amino acids originate from?
A
The breakdown of proteins
3
Q
Where does glucose originate from?
A
The breakdown of carbohydrates
4
Q
What substances are transported in the capillaries of the villus?
A
Glucose and amino acids
5
Q
What substances are transported in the lacteal of the villus?
A
Glycerol and fatty acids
6
Q
Why is absorption needed?
A
To allow cells all around the body to have the resources they need for processes like respiration
7
Q
What is the type of blood vessel that carries out the exchange of materials with a cell?
A
Capillary
