THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the small intestine, which of the following nutrients diffuses into lacteals?
A
Fats
B
Carbohydrates
C
Proteins
D
Glucose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nutrients diffuse into the enterocytes and can enter either the capillaries or the lacteals. The capillaries take up water-soluble nutrients, which can then enter the bloodstream. And the lacteals take up fat-soluble nutrients, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Detailed explanation-2: -The function of the lacteal in the small intestine: During the process of digestion, the lacteals absorb large molecules of fats and lipids from the small intestine which gives them a milky-white appearance. They act as a passage to transport the contents in the form of lipoproteins into the lymphatic system.

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