Which of the following is true about the fate of fatty acids after their absorption?
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.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q44: Which lipoprotein is responsible for picking up
Q53: The major fat-digesting enzyme is
A) salivary amylase.
B)
Q54: When triglycerides are digested, before being absorbed,
Q55: _ are synthesized by the liver to
Q56: Lipoproteins contain all of the following components
Q59: After absorption, long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides
Q59: Which of the following contains the greatest
Q61: Which of the following breakfasts has the
Q62: Studies of Greenland Eskimos, among others, have
Q63: The plant stanols/sterols, also called phytosterols, work
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents