Absorption of Nutrients from the Intestine Occurs Initially Through The

question 13

Multiple Choice

Absorption of nutrients from the intestine occurs initially through the:

• A) mesentery.
• B) villi.
• C) lamina propria.
• D) splenic veins.

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Definitions:

Ghrelin Protein

A hormone produced mainly by the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals the brain to increase food intake.

Leptin Protein

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate body weight by signaling satiety to the brain.

Glucose Receptors

Proteins on the cell surface or within cells that bind glucose and facilitate its transport into the cell, playing a critical role in regulation of blood sugar levels.

Blood Sugar

the concentration of glucose present in the blood, essential for energy production in the body but requiring regulation for health.