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6.1.3.Absorption
In the epithelial cells lining the small intestine, D-fructose, D-galactose and D-mannose are converted into D-glucose. The resulting mixture of simple hexoses is absorbed into the epithelial cells lining the small intestine and brought via the blood to the liver.
Fig.6.1.1 Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates |
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