GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The lymph found in lacteal known as
A
chyle
B
micelles
C
chylomicrons
D
fats
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lymph in the lacteals has a milky appearance due to its high fat content and is called chyle. The third and probably most well known function of the lymphatic system is defense against invading microorganisms and disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -(kile) A milky-white fluid that forms in the small intestine during digestion. It is made of lymph fluid and fats. Special lymph vessels carry chyle from the intestines to the blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chyle is the lymph found in the intestinal lymphatics during absorption of food; it appears milky because of the presence of fats. As with other sources of lymph, it drains from the intestinal lymphatic system into the thoracic duct, and from there into the venous system.

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