Given below are two statements: I: fatty acids and glycerols cannot be absorbed into the blood II: specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals carry chylomicrons into lymphatic vessels and ultimately into the blood In the light of above statement, choose the correct option: (a) Both statement are incorrect (b) Statement I is correct but II is incorrect (c) Statement I is incorrect but II is correct (d) Both statements are correct
Option D Since fats and glycerols are insoluble in water they are not absorbed directly in the blood. Statement II: Specialized lymphatic capillaries are called lacteals to carry chylomicrons into lymphatic vessels and ultimately into the blood.
