In Passive Absorption, Nutrients Enter the Cell

question 66

Multiple Choice

In passive absorption, nutrients enter the cell

• A) with a carrier.
• B) with the expenditure of energy.
• C) from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration.
• D) from an area of lower concentration to one of higher concentration.
• Figure: 3.17
• Learning Outcome: 3.04 Outline the overall processes of digestion and absorption in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, as well as the roles played by the liver, galllbladder, and pancreas
• Section: 3.08
• Topic: Human Digestion and Absorption
• Wardlaw - Chapter 03 #45

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Definitions:

Polarity

A property of having distinct and opposite ends or sides, often seen in molecules with uneven distribution of charges.

Third Energy Level

The third energy level in an atom is the third shell that surrounds the nucleus, where electrons can be found.

Protons

Positively charged particles found within atomic nuclei that, along with neutrons, define the atomic mass.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus of an atom and involved in chemical bonds and electricity.