Saturday, March 27, 2010
Digestion In Animals
Question:
Does Animals store starch? What Happens when starch is digested?
Answer:
Although we eat starch, we do not store it. Starch will be digested into glucose. After digestion, excess glucose will be converted into glycogen and will be stored in the liver and muscles.
Reasons for eating:
-grow new cells and tissues
-repair damaged tissues
-provide energy for work, movement and to maintain body temperature
-Maintain body functions such as breathing and keeping the heart beating.
Question:
Does Animals store starch? What Happens when starch is digested?
Answer:
Although we eat starch, we do not store it. Starch will be digested into glucose. After digestion, excess glucose will be converted into glycogen and will be stored in the liver and muscles.
Reasons for eating:
-grow new cells and tissues
-repair damaged tissues
-provide energy for work, movement and to maintain body temperature
-Maintain body functions such as breathing and keeping the heart beating.
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