Digestion and Absorption
Students explore the physical and chemical breakdown of food in the mammalian digestive system, focusing on the enzymes involved and the mechanisms of absorption.
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Students explore the physical and chemical breakdown of food in the mammalian digestive system, focusing on the enzymes involved and the mechanisms of absorption.
Key Questions
- Which enzymes are responsible for the hydrolysis of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins?
- How are the products of digestion absorbed across the ileum epithelium?
- What is the role of bile salts and micelles in lipid digestion and absorption?
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