Mechanisms of Digestion and Absorption in Vertebrates

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Phospholipids and bile salts emulsify fat into

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Phospholipids and bile salts emulsify fat into

small droplets with increased surface area for digestion.

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Monosaccharides are transported across

intestinal epithelium into the blood.

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Pancreas secretes

trypsin and chymotrypsin.

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Bile salts form

micelles allowing lipids to diffuse into intestinal cells.

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Mouth

________: starch digestion by salivary amylase.

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Fat soluble vitamins follow

pathway for fat absorption.

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Small intestine enzymes

complete digestion of proteins into amino acids.

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Mouth

starch digestion by salivary amylase

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Most lipids are in the form of

triglycerides

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Vitamins, minerals, and water

do not require complete digestion

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In a typical omnivore, most carbohydrates are

polysaccharides, starch and cellulose with some monosaccharides and disaccharides

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