Draw Diagrams of the Three Different Mechanisms That Are Used

question 43

Essay

Draw diagrams of the three different mechanisms that are used to transport nutrients into cells across the lumen of the GI tract.

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Definitions:

Macronutrients

Nutrients required in large amounts by the body for energy, growth, and bodily functions, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

Glycogenesis

The biochemical process of converting glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscle cells.

Gluconeogenesis

A metabolic pathway that generates glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates like protein or fat, chiefly in the liver.

Catabolic

Related to catabolism, the process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy in the body.