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Short-chain and medium-chain fatty acids are lipids that can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Unlike long-chain fatty acids, which require emulsification and transport via chylomicrons through the lymphatic system, short- and medium-chain fatty acids are more water-soluble and can pass directly into the portal circulation. Additionally, some glycerol and certain other small lipid molecules can also be absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
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What do endocrine glands release chemicals into?
They are ductless so they secrete chemicals directly into the blood stream.
Does a substance made by endocrine glands pass from gland to blood stream?
No because endocrine glands are ductless. This means it travels directly from gland to blood stream.
Is sperm absorbed through blood stream?
No, sperm is not absorbed into the bloodstream. Sperm is typically deposited into the reproductive tract during sexual intercourse and travels through the cervix into the uterus and fallopian tubes to fertilize an egg.
What structure in villi absorbs and transports fats?
Lacteal absorbs fatty acids. Glycerol is absorbed by both , blood capillaries and lacteal .
Can lipids dissolve in blood plasma?
Yes, lipids can dissolve in blood plasma. However, since blood is mostly water, lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides typically require carrier molecules called lipoproteins to travel in the bloodstream. Lipoproteins help transport lipids through the aqueous environment of the blood.
What substances cannot be absorbed directly into the blood hence merge into spherical complexes known as micelles?
Fats or lipids or triglycerides.
Why does alcohol absorb faster than food?
Alcohol is a liquid that is absorbed directly into the blood stream from the stomach. Food is absorbed through the intestines, but it must be broken down first. That is why alcohol is absorbed faster.
Where in the digestive system does the food get absorbed into the blood stream?
the liver
What nutrients are absorbed from the digestive tract directly into the blood?
Nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals are absorbed from the digestive tract directly into the blood.
Why should the food be digestive?
so that the nutrients are absorbed to the blood stream
What happens to glucose in the small intestine?
It gets absorbed into the blood stream via Lumen and a Glucose/Na+ symporter, Na+/K+ atpase and glucose 2 uniporter, but essentially is absorbed into the blood stream.
Where does the alcohol that you drink go in your body?
Alcohol is absorbed through the blood stream
Why should the food be digested system?
so that the nutrients are absorbed to the blood stream
Which group of fats are absorbed pass through the intestinal cells and diffuse into capillaries and thus directly into the blood stream?
Water-soluble glycerol and short and medium chain fatty acids.
Where is oxygen absorbed in the blood stream?
Oxygen is absorbed in the blood stream primarily in the lungs through the process of diffusion. When we breathe in, oxygen from the air enters the lungs and diffuses across the alveoli into the capillaries, where it binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells and is transported throughout the body.
What happens if semen mixes with blood?
Well, if it were possible, it would kill you. The only way this could possibly occur is if it were directly PUT (injected) into the blood stream. Inside of a man, excess sperm is easily absorbed into the system because it is basically a protein. When a woman is impregnated, the excess is simply absorbed by the system. In the blood stream, it would be seen by the system as a foreign matter and would probably cause instantaneous death, just as water, air, etc injected into the blood stream.
How does absorption of lipids differ from absorption of carbohydrates and proteins?
Lipids do not dissolve as easily as carbohydrates and proteins. Carbohydrates and proteins are readily absorbed by the digestive system and provide the top sources of energy. The lipids tend to clog up the blood and should be avoided.
