Food that we consume is composed of very complex molecules. During the digestive
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Question
Food that we consume is composed of very complex molecules. During the digestive process these compounds are broken down into smaller and smaller subunits in preparation for use by the body as building blocks needed for the many components of the human body. The chicken and rice that were eaten by Matt and Maria contained ingredients composed of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and other components such as minerals, water and vitamins.
1) Identify which metabolites are being absorbed and specifically which vessels of the cardiovascular or lymphatic system are the initial vessel of transport from the digestive system.
Explanation / Answer
fats:fatty acids
proteisn: amino acids
carbohydrate: glucose are the primary metabolites produced.
lymphatic vessels called lacteals transport fattyacids.
capillaries transport amino acids and sugars.