Question

Why are chylomicrons absorbed into the lacteals and not in the blood capillaries?

• A. Permeability of lacteals is more than blood capillaries
• B. Chylomicrons are formed in the intestinal lumen
• C. Chylomicrons are soluble in blood
• D. Chylomicrons are released by the process of exocytosis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Permeability of lacteals is more than blood capillaries

Answer (1)
The chylomicrons are very large to fit through the pores in the blood capillaires, but they can fit through the larger fenestrations in the lacteals.