Although short- and medium-chain fatty acids are absorbed directly into the bloodstream, longer-chain fatty acids and other remnants of fat digestion are packaged into chylomicrons, which transport them through the ________ system until they enter the bloodstream.

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Longer-chain fatty acids and other remnants of fat digestion are packaged into chylomicrons, which are transported through the lymphatic system before they enter the bloodstream. This system helps in the absorption and transport of fats from the digestive system.

Although Short- and Medium-Chain Fatty Acids Are Absorbed Directly into the Bloodstream