Which Statement Is Correct

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct?

• A)Carbohydrates are absorbed by active transport in the small intestine.
• B)Fat is absorbed by active transport in the small intestine and enters the lymph.
• C)Protein is absorbed primarily by pinocytosis.
• D)Water-soluble vitamins are carried in the micelles, which are water-soluble.
• E)Chylomicrons dissolve in the lipid portion of the plasma membrane to enable fat to enter the intestinal cell from the lumen.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells transmitting nerve impulses; the basic working units of the brain and nervous system.

Neuroglia

Neuroglia, also known as glial cells, are non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support, protection, and nourishment to neurons.

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals transmitted along nerve fibers, used for communication between neurons or between neurons and muscles.

Neuroglia

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that provide support and protection for neurons.