Short Chains of Amino Acids and Some Intact Proteins Are

question 75

True/False

Short chains of amino acids and some intact proteins are absorbed from the small intestine.

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Definitions:

Vitamins

Organic compounds required in small amounts for essential metabolic reactions in the body, often obtained through the diet.

Minerals

Natural, inorganic substances that are essential for various bodily functions, including building bones and making hormones.

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Growth Hormone

A hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.