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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Into which anatomical vessels are dietary lipids absorbed after assembly into chylomicrons?
Options
A Lacteals of the lymphatic system
Correct Answer
B Hepatic portal capillaries
C Splenic arterioles
D Duodenal venules
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chylomicrons are exocytosed into central lymphatic capillaries (lacteals) inside the intestinal villi.

Hint

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