Simplifying Allied Course Studies for Success
Digestion of Carbohydrates The principal sites of carbohydrate digestion are the mouth and small intestine. The dietary carbohydrate consists of: Polysaccharides: Starch, glycogen, and cellulose Disaccharides: Sucrose, maltose, and lactose Read More …
Definition Carbohydrates are biomolecules consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O), typically following the empirical formula (CH2O)n, where “n” represents the number of carbon atoms. Carbohydrates are essential Read More …
Metabolism of Lipids includes a wide variety of chemical substances Such as: Neutral fat (triacylglycerol or triglycerides) Fatty acids and their derivatives Phospholipids Glycolipids Fatty acid oxidation Fatty acid oxidation, Read More …
Digestion and absorption of lipids processes for “triglycerides, cholesterol, and phospholipids”, including specific enzymes, mechanisms, and physiological implications. Digestion of Triglycerides (TGs) Mouth: Lingual Lipase: Produced by: Serous glands of Read More …
Protein digestion and absorption are critical processes that enable the body to utilize dietary proteins for various physiological functions, including tissue repair, enzyme synthesis, and hormone production. The process involves Read More …