Into what system are most of the lipids taken into the body absorbed from the intestinal mucosa?
a. Lymphatic system
b. Circulatory system
c. Gastrointestinal system
d. Hepatic system
A
Most dietary lipids are absorbed into the lymphatic system through the intestinal mucosa.
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