Which of the following statement is correct about chylomicrons?
I. Chylomicrons are produced in the epithelial cells of small intestine
II. It contains triglycerides, cholesterol and phospholipids
III. It is protein coated small vesicles
IV. Chylomicrons are released from the epithelial cell into lacteals

I and IV

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II and III

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I, III and IV

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I, II, III and IV

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Solution

The correct option is D I, II, III and IV
Chylomicrons are made from the epithelial tissue of the intestine and are released into the lacteal cells from where it can travel to other organs. They are protein coated fat globules made up of triglycerides, phospholipids and cholestero. So, all the statements are correct.

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I. Absorption takes place through the mucosal lining of the small intestine, and when these products pass through the mucosa, they enter the epithelial cells.

II. Triglycerides are the major form of fat stored by the body. Triglycerides are coated by proteins to form chylomicrons.

III. The lacteals are found in the fingerlike projections of the intestinal wall, called the villi.

IV. Absorption of glucose, amino acids and fatty acids follow a similar path.

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