The Absorption of Some Sugars in the Small Intestine Involves

question 139

Multiple Choice

The absorption of some sugars in the small intestine involves

• A) osmosis.
• B) diffusion.
• C) cotransport.
• D) phagocytosis.
• E) pinocytosis.

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and conduct impulses toward the muscles and glands, enabling movement and secretion.

Ventral Root

A component of a spinal nerve that emerges from the anterior part of the spinal cord and contains motor (efferent) fibers.

Dorsal Ramus

A branch of a spinal nerve that innervates muscles and skin of the back.

Peripheral Nerves

Nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for relaying information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.