Q93 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (22 April Shift 2) · Biology
During digestion and absorption in human, water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in ____.
- Astomach
- Blacteals in the villi
- Correct answerCblood capillaries in the villi.
- Dlarge intestine
Solution
Water-soluble vitamins, such as Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C, are absorbed directly into the blood capillaries present in the intestinal villi.
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are incorporated into micelles, then into chylomicrons, and are absorbed into the lacteals (lymphatic vessels) in the villi.
Answer: blood capillaries in the villi.
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are incorporated into micelles, then into chylomicrons, and are absorbed into the lacteals (lymphatic vessels) in the villi.
Answer: blood capillaries in the villi.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.