Question

which of the following kinds of nutrients does the lymphatic system carry to the bloodstream?
o a. carbohydrates
o b. water and water - soluble vitamins
o c. proteins
o d. large fats and fat - soluble vitamins

Explanation:

The lymphatic system is responsible for transporting large fats and fat - soluble vitamins. After digestion, large fats are packaged into chylomicrons in the intestinal cells. These chylomicrons are too large to enter the capillaries directly. Instead, they enter the lymphatic vessels. Fat - soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K) also associate with these lipid - based structures and are transported via the lymphatic system to the bloodstream. Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars (like glucose) which are small enough to be absorbed directly into the capillaries of the intestinal villi. Proteins are broken down into amino acids (and some small peptides) that are also absorbed into the capillaries. Water and water - soluble vitamins (such as vitamin C and B - complex vitamins) are absorbed directly into the blood capillaries in the small intestine.

Answer:

d. Large fats and fat - soluble vitamins