Each Villus Contains a Lacteal, Which Functions to

question 101

Multiple Choice

Each villus contains a lacteal, which functions to

• A) absorb the products of lipid digestion.
• B) aid in the absorption of carbohydrates.
• C) aid in the absorption of water.
• D) secrete enzymes to aid in the absorption of fats.
• E) remove protein from the interstitial fluid.

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Definitions:

Posterior Horn

A section of the spinal cord grey matter involved in sensory processing.

Ventral Root

Motor (efferent) root of a spinal nerve.

Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased in the vertebral column.

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that emerge from the spinal cord, carrying motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the spinal cord and the body.