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Which Statement Is False Regarding Nutrient Absorption in the Small

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Which statement is false regarding nutrient absorption in the small intestines?


A) Monosaccharides and amino acids are absorbed into capillaries through the epithelium of the villi by facilitated diffusion.
B) Fatty acids and glycerides are absorbed across the epithelial membranes of the villi by diffusion.
C) The ileum reabsorbs 20% of the bile acids in the chyme, while the other 80% will leave the body during defecation.
D) All of the statements are true.

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