Which one of the following statements is true regarding the digestion and absorption of food in humans?

  • A
    Fructose and amino acids are absorbed through intestinal mucosa with the help of carrier ions like $Na^+$.
  • B
    Chylomicrons are small lipoprotein particles that are transported from the intestine into blood capillaries.
  • C
    About $60\%$ of starch is hydrolysed by salivary amylase in our mouth.
  • D
    Oxyntic cells in our stomach secrete the proenzyme pepsinogen.

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Give an explanation for: $(1)$ Assimilation $(2)$ Egestion

Chylomicrons are:

Match the following columns:
$P$. Monosaccharides, amino acids, some $Cl^-$$I$. Facilitated transport
$Q$. Fructose and some amino acids$II$. Simple diffusion
$R$. Water$III$. Osmosis
$S$. Amino acids, glucose, $Na^+$$IV$. Active transport

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I:$ Fatty acids and glycerols cannot be absorbed into the blood.
Statement $II:$ Specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals carry chylomicrons into lymphatic vessels and ultimately into the blood.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The function of villi found in the intestine is to

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