Select the correct sequential steps regarding the absorption of fatty acids and glycerol, in the intestine:
A. Micelles are reformed into small protein-coated fat globules called chylomicrons.
B. Micelles move into intestinal mucosa.
C. Fatty acids and glycerol are incorporated into small droplets called micelles.
D. Lacteals release the absorbed substances into the bloodstream.
E. Chylomicrons are transported into lacteals.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A), (E), (B), (D), (C) 2. (D), (E), (B), (C), (A)
3. (C), (B), (A), (E), (D) 4. (B), (C), (E), (A), (D)
Subtopic:  Absorption |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Give below are two statements :
 
Statement I: fatty acids and glycerols cannot be absorbed into the blood.
Statement II: Specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals carry chylomicrons into lymphatic vessels and ultimately into the blood.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below :
1. Statements I is incorrect but Statements II is correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. 
4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is Incorrect.
Subtopic:  Absorption |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Chylomicrons are: 
1. fat coated  protein globules 
2. micro-sized lipid molecules 
3. protein coated fat globules 
4. spherical aggregates of fatty acids 

Subtopic:  Absorption |
 69%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2022
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