If the thoracic duct were tied off,which of the following classes of nutrients would not enter the circulatory system at their normal rate?
A)amino acids
B)glucose
C)lipids
D)disaccharides
E)monosaccharides

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The thoracic duct is responsible for draining lymphatic fluid from the digestive system, which includes the absorption of dietary lipids. Tying off the thoracic duct would slow down the rate of lipid absorption and therefore, lipids would not enter the circulatory system at their normal rate. Amino acids, glucose, disaccharides, and monosaccharides are not primarily absorbed in the lymphatic system, so their absorption would not be affected by tying off the thoracic duct.

If the Thoracic Duct Were Tied Off,which of the Following