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Micelle

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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A micelle is a spherical structure formed by lipid molecules in aqueous solutions, where the hydrophobic tails are oriented towards the center and the hydrophilic heads face outward. This arrangement allows micelles to facilitate the absorption of fat-soluble substances in the digestive system.

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