Which of the Following Occurs as a Result of the Presence

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs as a result of the presence of lacteals in the wall of the intestine?

• A) Most dietary fats do not enter the hepatic portal circulation.
• B) The lymph receives digested milk sugars, which gives the lymph its creamy color.
• C) All end products of digestion are carried by lymph.
• D) Lymph enters the hepatic portal circulation.

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Definitions:

Somatic

Pertaining to or affecting the body, particularly as distinguished from the mind or psyche.

Spinal Cord

The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain, forming the central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, connecting the central nervous system to limbs and organs.