The Absorption of Simple Sugars and Amino Acids in the Small

question 4

Multiple Choice

The absorption of simple sugars and amino acids in the small intestine occurs by ________.

• A) simple diffusion
• B) exocytosis
• C) facilitated diffusion
• D) bulk flow
• E) osmosis

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Definitions:

Cyclothymic Disorder

A chronic mood disorder involving numerous periods of depressive and hypomanic symptoms, but not full-blown depressive or manic episodes.

Defining Feature

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Bipolar I

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Bipolar II Disorders

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