Animal Physiology 3. Digestion and metabolism

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Animal Physiology 3. Digestion and metabolism

The course Animal Physiology 3. Digestion and metabolism is an online class provided by Udemy. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

How animals obtain, process and absorb the nutrients needed to sustain their metabolic work.

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Animal Physiology 3. Digestion and metabolism

Understand the nature of metabolic fuels and their role in sustaining metabolism.
Understand how the oxidation of carboydrates differs from oxidation of lipids, and how they are similar.
Understand the unique metabolic challenges of using amino acids as fuels.
Understand the fundamentals of digestion, including how food is broken down into absorbable nutrients in the gut.
Understand how carbohydrates, amino acids and lipids are absorbed across the intestinal epithelium, and the mechanisms that power absorption.

A basic knowledge of physics, biology and mathematics through algebra. High school level is adequate, introductory college level is preferable.

6.5 hours on-demand video
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Animal Physiology 3. Digestion and metabolism

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Physiology, Science, Teaching & Academics

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English

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Animal Physiology 3. Digestion and metabolism

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