Which of the following applies to the small intestine?
A) It is where foodstuffs first encounter protein-splitting enzymes.
B) Its walls secrete most of the digestive enzymes that are active in its lumen.
C) It is where carbohydrates and fats but not proteins are digested.
D) Breakdown products of fats enter its lacteals.

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The breakdown products of fats, such as fatty acids and glycerol, are absorbed into the lacteals, which are specialized lymphatic vessels located in the villi of the small intestine. A, B, and C are not correct statements about the small intestine.

Which of the Following Applies to the Small Intestine