How Are Nutrients Transported and Utilized in Tissues?
Nutrient transport involves the absorption, distribution, and utilization of nutrients across various tissues.
Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine and transported via the bloodstream to target tissues. For instance, glucose is transported into cells by glucose transporters and utilized in cellular respiration. Amino acids are taken up by cells through specific transport systems and used for protein synthesis. Fatty acids are transported in the blood as lipoproteins and taken up by cells for energy production or storage.
