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Two Nutrient Absorption Routes from the Small Intestine

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Why absorbed monosaccharides/amino acids and absorbed fats take different transport routes out of the enterocyte.

by @openstemUpdated Biology
Nutrients absorbed into enterocyteMonosaccharide/amino acid, or fat?Enters blood capillary directlyHepatic portal vein to liverRepackaged into chylomicronExits via lymphatic lacteal, too large for blood capillaryThoracic duct into venous bloodMonosaccharide or amino acidFatty acid or monoglyceride

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