Animal Physiology 3. Digestion and metabolism
How animals obtain, process and absorb the nutrients needed to sustain their metabolic work.
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What You'll Learn in This Course
Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcome 1
Understand the nature of metabolic fuels and their role in sustaining metabolism.
Learning Outcome 2
Understand how the oxidation of carboydrates differs from oxidation of lipids, and how they are similar.
Learning Outcome 3
Understand the unique metabolic challenges of using amino acids as fuels.
Learning Outcome 4
Understand the fundamentals of digestion, including how food is broken down into absorbable nutrients in the gut.
Learning Outcome 5
Understand how carbohydrates, amino acids and lipids are absorbed across the intestinal epithelium, and the mechanisms that power absorption.
Skills You'll Develop
This comprehensive Animal Physiology 3. Digestion and metabolism curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.
Course Requirements & Target Audience
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Prerequisites & Requirements
What you need before starting this Animal Physiology 3. Digestion and metabolism course:
- A basic knowledge of physics, biology and mathematics through algebra. High school level is adequate, introductory college level is preferable.
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
- Motivated learners at any level
- Self-paced students
- Anyone interested in the subject
This course might not be suitable if:
- • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
- • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
- • You need highly specialized or niche content
Course Information & Details
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Course Instructor
Scott Turner
Expert instructor with industry experience
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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What's Included
- 6.5 hours on-demand video
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- Certificate of Completion
- Full lifetime access
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