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khang

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on: Aug 20, 2018
The primary nutritional function of the large intestine is:
 
  a. absorption of fats.
  b. excretion of waste products.
  c. excretion of bacteria.
  d. absorption of water.

Question 2

Chylomicrons are:
 
  a. formed in the hepatic system.
  b. composed of triglycerides and cholesterol only.
  c. absorbed in the large intestine.
  d. cleared from the blood by lipoprotein lipase.


cadimas

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D


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