Lipoproteins (chylomicrons)
What will be an ideal response?
-originate in the small intestine from diet
-leave small intestine and travel through the lymphatic system
-eventually enters the blood stream (at the left subclavian vein)
-delivers dietary fats to various cells of the body
(heart, muscle, mammary tissue, adipose tissue
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