Which one of the following statements is true regarding digestion and absorption of food in humans?
Fructose and amino acids are absorbed through intestinal mucosa with the help of carrier ions like Na+.
Chylomicrons are small lipoprotein particles that are transported from intestine into blood capillaries.
About 60% of starch is hydrolyzed by salivary amylase in our mouth.
Oxyntic cells in our stomach secrete the proenzyme pepsinogen.
Absorption -
Absorption is the process by which the end products of digestion pass through the intestinal mucosa into the blood or lymph
- wherein
It is carried out by passive, active or facilitated transport mechanisms