Which of the Following Is True About the Fate of Fatty

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the fate of fatty acids after their absption?

• A) Fatty acids of 16 or more carbons enter the blood and then the liver via the portal vein.
• B) Fatty acids of less than 12 carbons enter the lymphatic system packaged in chylomicrons.
• C) Fatty acids of less than 12 carbons enter the blood and then the liver via the portal vein.
• D) Fatty acids of 16 or more carbons enter the lymphatic system directly and then enter the blood via the aorta.

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