Micelles are small droplets of fat resulting from emulsification of large droplets that come from the stomach. They are formed by the action of bile salts, which emulsify fats and break them into smaller droplets. These micelles are critical for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and fatty acids in the small intestine.

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Micelles Are

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Micelles are

A) small droplets of bile released into the duodenum from the gallbladder.
B) small droplets of dietary cholesterol that move rapidly through the intestinal tract.
C) small droplets of fat resulting from emulsification of large droplets that come from the stomach.
D) small droplets of triglycerides that have reformed from the fatty acids and diglycerides produced by lipase activity.

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