Q. The form, in which the synthesised fats are liberated from the intestinal wall into the lymph present in the lymphatic capillaries is
A) Micelles
B) Chylomicrons
C) Fatty acids
D) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation
Chylomicrons concerned with the absorption of fats are produced in the epithelial cells of small intestine. They are aggregates of triglycerides, cholesterol and phospholipids protein, coated in small vesicles. Chylomicrons are small fat droplets, which are released from small intestinal epithelium cells into the lymph and from the lymph to blood stream through lacteals
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.