Which of the statements is false?

A. As food passes through the liver, it is mixed with bile, which breaks large clusters of fats into smaller droplets.

B. Lipases in the small intestine break lipids into glycerol and free fatty acids.

C. Nutrient absorption takes place primarily in the jejunum and ileum.

D. The hormone cholecystokinin stimulates the release of bile from the gall bladder.

Question

Biology

Lester

13 March, 20:50

Which of the statements is false?

A. As food passes through the liver, it is mixed with bile, which breaks large clusters of fats into smaller droplets.

B. Lipases in the small intestine break lipids into glycerol and free fatty acids.

C. Nutrient absorption takes place primarily in the jejunum and ileum.

D. The hormone cholecystokinin stimulates the release of bile from the gall bladder.

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Answers (2)

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Lizeth Levy · Answer 1

I believe it's B I took the test earlier

Janessa Lam · Answer 2

yea its B

Explanation:

A lipid is chemically defined as a substance that is insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform. Lipids are an important component of living cells. Together with carbohydrates and proteins, lipids are the main constituents of plant and animal cells. Cholesterol and triglycerides are lipids