nutrients, digestion and absorption 1 Flashcards
1
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Describe the digestive processes for conversion of complex carbohydrates to monosaccharides
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2
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Describe the mechanisms whereby monosaccharides are absorbed across intestinal epithelial cells
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3
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Describe the digestive processes for converting proteins to small peptides and amino acids.
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4
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Describe the mechanisms of absorption for amino acids and small peptides.
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5
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name 3 monosaccarides
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glucose, galactose and fructose
6
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name 3 disaccarides
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maltose, sucrose, lactose
