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Triglycerides Initially Travel in the Bloodstream Away from the Small

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Triglycerides initially travel in the bloodstream away from the small intestine in ________ of the lymphatic system.


Definitions:

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid and aortic bodies that detect changes in the chemical composition of blood, including oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

Oxygen Levels

The concentration of oxygen in a particular environment, often measured in terms of partial pressure or saturation.

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, important for maintaining blood flow through the body.

Pulmonary Circulations

The part of the circulatory system specifically responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs and returning oxygenated blood back to the heart.

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