Digestion And Absorption Question 21
Question: Micelles increase the absorption of fat by:
Options:
A) facilitating absorption into the lacteals
B) metabolizing triglyceride to monoglyceride
C) keeping the insoluble products of fat digestion in small aggregates
D) promoting direct absorption across the intestinal epithelium
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Because fat is insoluble in an aqueous environment, micelles keep fat droplets from aggregating and small enough to be absorbed.
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