Absorbtion And Elimination Flashcards
What is absorbed - Micronutrients - Where - Transport - Function
SI = Small intestine LI = Large intestine
Starches - Monosaccharides - SI - Active Transport - Cellular Respiratory (CR)
Protein - Amino Acid (AA) - SI - Carrier Protein - Protein Synthesis (PS) + CR
Lipids - Fatty Acids and monoglyceride - SI - Simple Diffusion - CR
Minerals/Vitamins - No micronutrients - S/L I - Active Transport - Supplements
H2O - H2O - S/L I and stomach - Osmosis - Hydration
Structure and functions of villi
Capillaries - Increase blood for absorption of nutrients
Lymphatic vessels - Removes pathogens which have not been killed by stomach acids
Intestinal glands - secrets mucus (protection of cells) and digestive enzymes for chemical digestion
Shape and why it’s folded - increase Surface area for more absorption
Secretary cells - secrets mucus
Mucus - for the cells so they do not metabolise themselves
What is Elimination
The removal of indigestible wastes - forms feaces
Where is faeces stored within the body
Rectum and anus
What is eliminated in the alimentary canal and why
Waste products (undigested food and bacteria) because it is not useful no function