Unit 2 Topic 7 - Absorption Of Materials Flashcards
1
Q
What do villi do?
A
Allow small insoluble molecules to be transported around the body
2
Q
What is a lacteal?
A
The central part of a villus
3
Q
In a villus, where are the blood capillaries located?
A
Around the lacteal
4
Q
What does the blood capillary in a villus absorb?
A
Glucose and amino acids
5
Q
What does the lacteal in a villus absorb?
A
Fatty acids and glycerol
