Fructose Is Taken Up by the Absorptive Cells of the Small

question 57

True/False

Fructose is taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine via facilitated diffusion.

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Definitions:

Drainage

The removal of water or liquid from a place or object, often using pipes or channels.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetically inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the nutrient phenylalanine, resulting in the buildup of phenylketones in the blood and their presence in the urine. The accumulation of phenylketones results in mental retardation.

Albinism

A genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin pigment, resulting in little or no color in the skin, hair, and eyes.

Epithelial

Pertains to the tissues composed of layers of cells that line the surfaces and cavities of organs and structures throughout the body.