The Absorption of Fats Differs from That of Carbohydrates in That

question 16

Multiple Choice

The absorption of fats differs from that of carbohydrates in that ________.

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

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Definitions:

Money Supply

The aggregate monetary assets within an economy at a certain instant, including cash, coins, and the money in checking and savings accounts.

Bank Capital

The resources a bank’s owners have put into the institution

Total Assets

The sum of all monetary values of everything a company owns, including cash, investments, property, and other resources, reflected on its balance sheet.

Reserve Requirements

The fraction of deposits that banks are required by law to keep on hand or with the central bank as a safeguard against bank runs.