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Carbohydrates and proteins absorbed in the small intestine enter the bloodstream via:
Options
A Lacteals
B Lymphatic capillaries
C Capillaries
Correct Answer
D Venules
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbohydrates (as monosaccharides) and proteins (as amino acids) enter the bloodstream via capillaries in the villi. They are transported to the liver via the hepatic portal vein for processing.

Hint

These tiny blood vessels absorb water-soluble nutrients directly into the blood.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1110 of 2214
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