During absorption in the small intestine, ____ cross the brush border cells, eventually ending up in the lymph vessels.
A) simple sugars
B) fatty acids and glycerol
C) amino acids
D) nucleotides
E) complex sugars

Question

During absorption in the small intestine, ____ cross the brush border cells, eventually ending up in the lymph vessels.​
A) ​simple sugars
B) ​fatty acids and glycerol
C) ​amino acids
D) ​nucleotides
E) complex sugars​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fatty acids and glycerol are absorbed by the cells of the small intestine and then reassembled into fats before being released into the lymphatic system as chylomicrons. This process is unique to fats, as most other nutrients enter the bloodstream directly.

During Absorption in the Small Intestine, ____ Cross the Brush