Which Statement Correctly Describes Absorptive Processes

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes absorptive processes?

• A)Carbohydrate is absorbed by active transport in the small intestine and enters the blood.
• B)Fat is absorbed by active transport in the small intestine and enters the lymph.
• C) Protein is absorbed primarily by pinocytosis.
• D) The water-soluble vitamins are carried in the micelles, which are water soluble and therefore easily absorbed anywhere along the digestive system.

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