GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the epithelial cell of intestine, the fatty acids combine with monoglycerides to form
A
lipid
B
triglyceride
C
glycolipid
D
cholesterol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bile salts envelop the fatty acids and monoglycerides to form micelles. Micelles have a fatty acid core with a water-soluble exterior. This allows efficient transportation to the intestinal microvillus. Here, the fat components are released and disseminated into the cells of the digestive tract lining.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fatty acids are taken up by enterocytes and re-esterified to triglycerides, which are then packaged into chylomicrons. These are then first secreted in lacteal inside the villus, from where they enter the lymphatic system and latter join the systemic blood circulation via the lymphatic thoracic duct.

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