Outline the process of digestion and absorption of dietary carbohydrate.
A number of candidates had absolutely no understanding of this subject. Some
candidates had a basic understanding of either digestion or absorption but few
demonstrated knowledge of both processes. Inaccuracies were common with many
discussing the role of the gastric acid & enzymes in carbohydrate digestion. Most
forgot to mention simple dietary carbohydrates. For a good answer candidates were
expected to outline the forms of dietary carbohydrates, gastro-intestinal enzyme
action and mechanism of absorption
Syllabus: Q1, 2c
Recommended sources: Review of Medical Physiology, Ganong, Chp 27