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They are too large and have to be broken down into amino acids.

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Q: Why can't proteins be absorbed into the bloodstream?
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Fats are absorbed in the small intestine, along with carbohydrates and proteins.


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Fats that cannot be transported by the bloodstream are absorbed by the that are located in the villi that line the small intestine?

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Where are proteins digested in your body?

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