Question

1. nutrients absorbed into the lymphatic system bypass the ____________ before entering the bloodstream.

lymph nodes
stomach
liver
pancreas

Explanation:

Nutrients absorbed into the lymphatic system do not pass through the liver before entering the bloodstream. Instead, they travel through the lymphatic vessels and eventually enter the venous circulation. The liver plays a major - role in metabolizing and detoxifying substances that are absorbed via the portal - circulation. But lymph - absorbed nutrients bypass this initial liver processing.

Answer:

C. Liver