Which of the following applies to the small intestine?
A) Its walls secrete most of the digestive enzymes that are active in its lumen.
B) Breakdown products of fats enter its lacteals.
C) It is where carbohydrates and fats but not proteins are digested.
D) It is where foodstuffs first encounter protein-splitting enzymes.

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The small intestine is where the breakdown products of fats, such as fatty acids and monoglycerides, are absorbed into the lymphatic system through structures called lacteals.

Which of the Following Applies to the Small Intestine