Which statement concerning bile salts is correct?
A) They aid fat digestion.
B) They aid fat absorption through micelle formation.
C) They are secreted into the bile.
D) They aid fat digestion and absorption through micelle formation.

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Bile salts aid both fat digestion by emulsifying fat droplets and fat absorption by forming micelles that transport the small fatty acids and monoglycerides to the intestinal wall for absorption. Bile salts are secreted into the bile and stored in the gallbladder until needed for digestion. Therefore, statement D is correct.

Which Statement Concerning Bile Salts Is Correct