Which of the following is true about the fate of fatty acids after their absorption?
A. Fatty acids of less than 12 carbons enter the lymphatic system packaged in chylomicrons.
B. Fatty acids of 16 or more carbons enter the lymphatic system directly and then enter the blood via the aorta.
C. Fatty acids of less than 12 carbons enter the blood and then the liver via the hepatic portal vein.
D. Fatty acids of 16 or more carbons enter the blood and then the liver via the hepatic portal vein.
Answer: C
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