Special lymphatic vessels, called lacteals, absorb dietary __________ that are not absorbed by the blood capillaries.

A. water
B. glucose
C. vitamins
D. amino acids
E. lipids


E. lipids

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A) thalamus. B) corpus callosum. C) hypothalamus. D) pons.

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Hypophysectomized rat is missing its ______

A) thyroid gland B) hypothalamus C) adrenal gland D) pituitary gland

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This figure shows the muscles of the posterior trunk. What muscle does number 2 indicate?

A. Latissimus dorsi B. Rhomboid major C. Infraspinatus D. Supraspinatus E. Trapezius

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The clear gel that usually surrounds cells is called interstitial fluid.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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