Answer to Question #221468 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Johnny Kay

Question

Briefly explain the digestion, absorption, and utilization of protein, carbohydrate, and fats in our body.

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are digested in the intestine, where they are broken down into their basic units: Carbohydrates into sugars, proteins into amino acids, and fats into fatty acids and glycerol. The body uses these basic units to build substances it needs for growth, maintenance, and activity