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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A. decreases. B. increases.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. the pia mater. B. the arachnoid layer. C. the dura mater. D. the epidural sinus. E. the skull.
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