All of the following are fates of amino acids within the small intestine EXCEPT
a. some may be used for energy by the intestinal cells.
b. some may be used for synthesis of gastric protease.
c. some may be used for synthesis of proteins by the intestinal cells.
d. they may be transported across the intestinal cell membrane to the capillaries.
b
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Which of the following would a person following the Roman Catholic faith not consume on Fridays during Lent?
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The lower esophageal sphincter is responsible for:
a. allowing chyme to enter the stomach. b. preventing gastric contents refluxing into the esophagus. c. adding digestive juices to the bolus of food as it descends the esophagus. d. allowing intermittent amounts of stomach contents to enter the duodenum.
The genetic abnormality known as _______________ results in decreased absorption of dietary zinc
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word