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Q: 3.How does the mouth achieve initial digestion of carbohydrates? Choose from the choices below. by…

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Q: Amino acids are absorbed into the intestinal cell by:

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Q: QUESTION 25 Match each of the following terms to their description: ingestion G mechanical digestion…

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Q: True or false? bile salts emulsify and chemically digest fats

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Q: How does the mouth achieve initial digestion of carbohydrates? O due to the enzymatic action of the…

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Q: Trace the pathway taken by bile acids from the liver andback. What is this pathway called?

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Q: Nane the enzyme that digest fast. Mention the end products of fat digestion.

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