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Digestion maths Flashcards

1
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3 mono sacchardes

A

glucose
fructose
galactose

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2
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where are glucose, fructose, galactose absorbed

A

small intestines

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3
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glucose + glucose =

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maltose

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4
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glucose + fructose =

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sucrose

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5
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glucose + galactose =

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lactose

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6
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3 disaccharides

A

maltose
sucrose
lactose

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7
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starch digested to monosaccharide units =

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glucose

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8
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monosaccharide units of glycogen =

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glucose

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9
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can cellulose be digested

A

no]

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10
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what is cellulose

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indigestible fibre

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11
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3 polysaccharides

A

starch
glycogen
cellulose

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12
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functions of carbohydrates

A

energy
connective tissues
cell to cell recognition

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13
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glycerol + 3 x fatty acids =

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triglycerides

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14
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predominant dietary lipid is

A

triglyceride

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15
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two types fatty acid

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mono - saturated

poly - unsaturated

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16
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once triglycerides are digested to glycerol and free fatty acids they are absorbed where

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small intestine

17
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3 types lipids

A

triglycerides
phospholipids
cholesterol

18
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composition of phospholipid

A

2 fatty acid tails, head of phosphate and an amine

19
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what is cholesterol

A

a steroid found paretic in animal foods

20
Q

how is cholesterol absorbed

A

undigested

21
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what is cholesterol raw metrical for lots of

A

hormones

22
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functions lipids in body

A 
energy
insulation
cell membranes
hormones
emulsification

Digestive System (5 decks)

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