Amino acids, dipeptides, and sugars are transported from intestinal epithelial cells into circulation. Lipids are first transported from the intestinal epithelium into _____

A) smooth muscles that make up the core of the villi of the intestinal epithelium
B) the lymphatic system
C) the liver
D) the gallbladder


Answer: B

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