Motility and Digestion in the Small Intestine Flashcards
1
Q
two primary movements in the small intestine
A
peristalsis
segmentation
2
Q
propels content in the small intestine
A
peristalsis
3
Q
mixing action in the small intestine
A
segmentation
4
Q
two processes used for digestion in small intestine
A
passive and active processes
5
Q
passive process is ______ diffusion
A
simple
6
Q
which process in the small intestine uses ATP
A
active
7
Q
four methods of active processes in small intestine
A
transport molecules
antiports
secondary active transport
facilitated diffusion
8
Q
why can’t lipids dissolve in gastrointestinal fluids
A
they are not water soluble
9
Q
what are the four steps to digest and absorb fat
A
emulsification
hydrolysis
micelle formation
Absorption
10
Q
what is created in micelle formation
A
chylomicrons
