Question

Given below are two statements.

Statement I - Monoglycerides and fatty acids cannot be absorbed into the blood. 

Statement II - Lacteals carry chylomicrons into lymphatic vessels and then release into blood.

In the light of above statements, select the correct option given below.

Options

• Both statement I and statement II are correct.

• Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.

• Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

• Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

Answer 1

Both statement I and statement II are correct.

Explanation:

• Statement I - Monoglycerides & fatty acids cannot directly enter blood capillaries; they go via the lymph.
• Statement II  - Lacteals absorb chylomicrons → lymph → released into blood.