How Does the Digestion and Absorption of Fat Differ from That

question 11

Multiple Choice

How does the digestion and absorption of fat differ from that of carbohydrates?

• A)Processing of fat 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 enters the lymphatic system,whereas carbohydrates directly enter the blooD.
• E)Fat must be partially digested by bacteria in the large intestine before it can be absorbed,which is not the case for carbohydrates.

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