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Digestion and absorption of proteins
Introduction
The name protein for a human being is always associated with building and repair of body tissues, hence its a very important nutrient that can be fully utilized once it reaches the tissues passing through the digestive system.
Learning objectives :
- Describe the importance of gastric secretion for major digestion of proteins
- Describe transport processes for protein absorption
- Overview of diseases associated with abnormal digestion and absorption of proteins