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How are amino acids absorbed in the ileum? |
They pass into the epithelial cells by active transport, then into the bloodstream by facilitated diffusion where they dissolve in the plasma. |
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How is glucose absorbed in the ileum? |
Glucose is absorbed by co-transport with sodium ions. It passes into the capillaries by facilitated diffusion and sodium ions pass into the capillaries by active transport. |
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How are fatty acids and glycerol absorbed in the ileum? |
They pass into the epithelial cells by diffusion and then into lacteals, lymph capillaries in the villi |
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What does saliva consist of? |
Water, mucus and amylase |