Absorption Mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
What are two absorption mechanisms?
A
- Passive Transport
- Active Transport
2
Q
What processes does passive transport include?
A
Diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion
3
Q
How do many nutrients enter the cells lining the small intestine?
A
By diffusion
4
Q
How are monosaccharides transported into the cells lining the small intestine?
A
Monosaccharides are transported by proteins in the membrane into the cells lining the small intestine (facilitated diffusion).
5
Q
What does active transport involve?
A
Large molecules
6
Q
What does active transport require?
A
Requires energy
