NUTR 125 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Coeliac Disease, Active Transport, Constipation

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12 Aug 2020
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Facilitated diffusion - require a carrier (specific protein) to transport them across cell membrane. Active transport - requires transport protein and energy to move across membrane. Several different mechanisms are used to transport nutrients into cells lining the lumen of gastrointestinal tract. Water-soluble nutrients and smaller products of fat digestion enter directly into bloodstream. Lymphatic system-fats enter lymphatic system into prior to blood stream. Once nutrients are absorbed into the brush border, they are then distributed to cells of the body. Carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals, and water-soluble vitamins. Any undigested nutrients that remain in teh chyme are passed into the large intestine. Water and chemicals are absorbed into the bloodstream. Non-digestible matter forms feces, which are excreted thru the rectum. Home to more than 1000 species of bacteria. Helps to restore or mainitain a healhty balance of friendly bacteria in the gi tract. Fermented foods like yogurt, soy, miso, sauerkraut. Nondigestible carbs used by probiotics to boost growth.

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