How Are Digested Nutrients Absorbed? Flashcards
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Absorption
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The process by which digested nutrients move into the tissues where they can be transported and used by the body’s cells.
2
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Passive Diffusion
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The process of absorbing nutrients across the intestinal cell membrane from a high concentration to a low concentration.F
3
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Facilitated Diffusion
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The process of absorbing nutrients across the intestinal cell membrane with the help of a carrier molecule.
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Active Transport
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The process of absorbing nutrients across the intestinal cell membrane with the help of a carrier molecule and energy.
