Following digestion, what nutrients are first carried in the lymph?
A) Protein and products of fat digestion
B) Fat-soluble vitamins and minerals
C) Water-soluble vitamins and protein
D) Products of fat digestion and fat-soluble vitamins
E) Water and minerals

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Products of fat digestion, such as fatty acids and glycerol, and fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, are first carried in the lymphatic system before being transported to the bloodstream. This is because they are not water-soluble and cannot be transported through the bloodstream like water-soluble nutrients. The lymphatic system eventually empties into the bloodstream, allowing these nutrients to be delivered to the cells of the body.

Following Digestion, What Nutrients Are First Carried in the Lymph