Which Statement About the Absorptive System Is FALSE

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the absorptive system is FALSE? 

• A) Cells of the intestinal tract are specialized to absorb different nutrients. 
• B) Fat soluble nutrients pass through villi and enter the lymph. 
• C) The small intestine is about 25-feet long. 
• D) The many folds and villi of the small intestine increase its surface area, which helps nutrient absorption. 
• E) If one part of the GI tract becomes dysfunctional, one's diet should be adjusted accordingly.