Why Does Fructose Not Appear in the Blood After Absorption

question 109

Multiple Choice

Why does fructose not appear in the blood after absorption?

• A) Used immediately by the intestinal cells for energy
• B) Transported via the lymphatic system and taken up by cells immediately
• C) Immediately trapped by the liver and converted to glucose
• D) All of the above

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