Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the cardiovascular system.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
The lymphatic system provides an alternative route into the bloodstream for large molecules that cannot be absorbed by the capillary beds. Fat-soluble nutrients (most fats and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K) and other substances, such as some proteins, are transported in lymph.
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A. micelles B. chylomicrons C. acetyl CoA D. prothrombin E. mucoproteins
You just ate a fried apple pie from a local fast food restaurant. Describe the pathway the apple pie takes, from
start to finish, as it is digested. What will be an ideal response
A nutrient that does not provide energy for the body is
a. carbohydrate b. protein c. vitamins d. fat
Mrs. Greeley is nearly 80 and she does not eat fresh fruits and vegetables as much as she once did. Her daughter is concerned that she may develop vitamin deficiencies, so she has asked the dietitian if giving her mother a carotenoid supplement will help ensure her health and decrease her risk for macular degeneration. What should the dietitian tell her?