Quiz #5 Study Objectives

Proteins

 List two hormones regulating digestion and state one role of each.

 Describe protein absorption (hepatic portal system).

 List one molecule used to synthesize an amino acid

 List steps in amino acid degradation

 Amino group removed and converted to urea

 Carbon skeleton degraded and enters Transition/Krebs

 Hemoglobin Metabolism: Heme degradation results in bilirubin

Lipids

 Digestion
◦ products of digestion of triglycerides are monoglycerides and two fatty acids
◦ list two components of bile

 Transport

◦ Describe the roles of chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL and HDL