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In this video, I explain the general structure of the villus, the enzymes that break down our dietary and endogenous proteins, and the mechanisms for protein absorption into the bloodstream.


My other cardiovascular and lymphatic videos:
Digestive Tract Anatomy:    • Digestive Tract Anatomy and Physiology  
Villus Overview: COMING SOON!
Carbohydrate Digestion & Absorption:    • Carbohydrate Absorption  
Protein Digestion & Absorption:    • How the Body Digests and Absorbs Prot...  
Lipid Digestion & Absorption: COMING SOON!


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0:00 Intro
0:44 Villus
1:53 Dietary vs. Endogenous Proteins
3:03 Protein Structure
2:55 Digestion of Proteins
8:33 Absorption of Amino Acids & Peptides
14:14 Recap
16:57 Test Yourself!
17:42 Endscreen


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