Which of the Following Is True

question 246

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)Peptidases are made in the large intestine.
• B)Intestinal epithelial cells absorb more dipeptides and tripeptides than single amino acids.
• C)The hepatic artery transports amino acids from the small intestine to the liver.
• D)Amino acids leave intestinal epithelial cells and enter the lacteals.
• E)Protein digestion starts in the duodenum.

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Definitions:

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