Question

Which among the following ones are absorbed in lacteals?

• A. Sterols, vitamins-A, tryptophan and galactose
• B. Glutamic acid, galactose, phylloquinone and oleic acid
• C. Glycerides, glycerol, ascorbic acid & thiamine
• D. Tocopherol, palmitic acid, retinol and gycerol

Answer 1

The correct option is D Tocopherol, palmitic acid, retinol and gycerol

• Each villus has a network of capillaries and fine lymphatic vessels called lacteals close to its surface.
  
• The epithelial cells of the villi transport nutrients from the lumen of the intestine into these capillaries ( amino acids and carbohydrates) and lacteals (lipids).
  
• The lacteals only transport fatty acids and glycerol in micelle form.
  

So, the correct option is 'Tocopherol, palmitic acid, retinol and glycerol'.