The Absorption of Fats Differs from That of Carbohydrates in That

question 1

Multiple Choice

The absorption of fats differs from that of carbohydrates in that the

• A) processing of fats does not require any digestive enzymes, whereas the processing of carbohydrates does.
• B) fat absorption occurs in the stomach, whereas carbohydrates are absorbed from the small intestine.
• C) carbohydrates need to be emulsified before they can be digested, whereas fats do not.
• D) most absorbed fat first enters the lymphatic system, whereas carbohydrates directly enter the blood.
• E) fats, but not carbohydrates, are digested by bacteria before absorption.

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