Metabolism Flashcards
1
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Macromolecules
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Proteins, carbs, lipids and nucleic acids. Take a while to break down.
2
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Micronutrients
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Needed in small amounts, incl. vitamins and minerals.
3
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GI tract structure
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Has a mucosa, submucosa, muscularis and serosa.
4
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GI muscularis
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Smooth muscle in 2 orientations, circular (for contraction) and longitudinal for shortening. Allows for propulsion.
5
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Inner oblique
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Extra muscle layer in stomach, 45 degree angle to circ. and long. layers.
6
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Mucosa
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Lines GI tract, thin smooth muscle layer, moist due to gland secretions.
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