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question 14 1 pts most dietary fat is absorbed in the mucosal cells of what organ? colon (large intestine) small intestine liver
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Most dietary fat is absorbed in the mucosal cells of the small intestine. The small intestine has a large surface - area and specific enzymes and transporters for fat absorption. The colon mainly absorbs water and some electrolytes, and the liver processes nutrients but is not the main site of fat absorption.
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B. Small intestine