The specialized lymph vessels in the villi of the small intestine that absorb digested fats and transport them to the circulatory system are the __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Ans: Lacteals

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Assume a couple has just completed intercourse and sperm have been deposited in the woman's reproductive tract

Trace the pathway of the sperm through the female reproductive tract to the point where fertilization will most likely occur. (1) cervix (2) fallopian tubes (3) cavity of uterus (4) vagina A. 1, 2, 3, 4 B. 4, 1, 3, 2 C. 4, 3, 1, 2 D. 4, 3, 2, 1 E. 1, 3, 2, 4

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The sole of the foot is supported by the

A) metacarpal bones. B) metatarsal bones. C) carpal bones. D) tarsal bones. E) calcaneus and talus.

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The portion of the brain that regulates body temperature is the ________.

A. medulla oblongata B. hypothalamus C. cerebral cortex D. pons E. hypophysis

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