The following figures review the digestion of the different macronutrients.
Carbohydrate Digestion
Figure 3.51 Review of carbohydrate digestion1
Protein Digestion
Figure 3.52 Review of protein digestion1
Lipid Digestion
Figure 3.53 Review of triglyceride digestion1
Cholesterol Ester and Phospholipid Digestion
Figure 3.54 Review of cholesterol ester and phospholipid digestion1
After digestion, the products below are ready for uptake into the enterocyte.
Figure 3.55 Macronutrient digestion products ready for uptake into the enterocyte
References & Links
1. http://www.wpclipart.com/medical/anatomy/digestive/Digestive_system_diagram_page.png.html
