digestion definitions Flashcards
1
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Lacteal
A
lymphatic vessels found at the centre of villi
2
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Lumen
A
The central cavity of a tubular or other hollow structure in an organism or cell.
3
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Micelles
A
Emulsified lipid droplet
4
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Chylomicrons
A
The product of triglycerides associating with cholesterol and lipoproteins
5
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Exocytosis
A
movement out of a cell
6
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Assimilate
A
nutrients in food are taken into the cells of the body
7
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Emulsification
A
breakdown of fat into smaller molecules, this provides a larger surface area
