Prominent lymphatic capillaries in the small intestine, which are important in the transport of lipids absorbed by the digestive tract, are called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


lacteals

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The most superficial meningeal layer is

A. the pia mater. B. the arachnoid layer. C. the dura mater. D. the epidural sinus. E. the skull.

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A. decreases. B. increases.

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