Absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats

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Absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Micelles, Chylomicrons, Absorption in Small Intestine, Absorption in Large Intestine, Absorption in Stomach and, Absorption of Digested Product

Important Questions on Absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats

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Large intestine is the major site for the absorption of proteins.

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We consume food for energy. The energy is used for physical growth and activities. Explain the processes present between digestion and energy formation at cells.

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How can you say that micelles and chylomicrons that are formed during fat digestion are different from each other?

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Which among the following is associated with the absorption of fats? 

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Fill in the blank with the correct option provided in the bracket.

By _____(active/passive/diffusion) transport/process, absorption of galactose, electrolytes, like Na and K and some amino acids takes place.

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The stomach is the main site of digestion for:

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Hydrochloric acid is secreted by which organ?

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Carbohydrates are absorbed in the human body in the form of glucose, sucrose, and maltose.

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About 80% of the ingested alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine because 10-20% alcohol is already absorbed in:

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Briefly explain the process of absorption in the stomach.

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Epithelial cells involved in the absorption of digested food have on what on their free surface.

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Absorption of glycerol, fatty acids and monoglycerides takes place by

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In small intestine, active absorption occurs in case of

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Fat absorbed from the gut into the blood occurs as

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Diffusion of digested food into blood and lymph is called

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Which of the following is the primary absorptive process in the large intestine?

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In the GI tract, this layer is responsible for the absorption and secretions: