In the small intestines triglycerides are absorbed as
A)triglycerides.
B)micelles and chylomicrons.
C)LDL and HDL.
D)eicosanoids.
E)monoglycerides and free fatty acids.

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Triglycerides are broken down into monoglycerides and free fatty acids by enzymes in the small intestines. These breakdown products are then absorbed into the intestinal cells and reformed into triglycerides, which are packaged into chylomicrons and transported to the lymphatic system for distribution throughout the body. Therefore, the correct answer is E, as triglycerides are not absorbed as micelles, chylomicrons, LDL, HDL, or eicosanoids.

In the Small Intestines Triglycerides Are Absorbed as