Absorption of Nutrients by Intestinal Cells Occurs by All of the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

Absorption of nutrients by intestinal cells occurs by all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT

• A) sustained absorption.
• B) passive absorption.
• C) active absorption.
• D) facilitated absorption.

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Definitions:

Chloride Ions

Negatively charged particles (ions) that play key roles in maintaining cell stability, transmitting nerve impulses, and regulating fluid inside and outside of cells.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A crucial cellular mechanism that moves sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, vital for maintaining cellular function and electrochemical gradients.

Intracellular

Relating to or occurring within a cell, encompassing the events, reactions, and processes in the cellular interior.

Extracellular

Located or occurring outside a cell or cells, often referring to the space or environment that surrounds cells in a multicellular organism.