The absorption of most dietary lipids occurs in the small intestine. After entering the enterocyte, long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides are re-esterified and packaged into which of the following?
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Correct answer: Chylomicrons
Once inside the enterocyte, lipids are reconstituted into triglycerides and combined with apoproteins and cholesterol to form chylomicrons. These large particles are then exported via exocytosis into the central lacteals of the villi.
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