Question

Lymph from the intestinal lymph trunks drains into the ____________ and contains _________

a. lymphatic capillaries; fats
b. cisterna chyl; fats
c. lacteal; proteins
d. blood capillaries; proteins

Answer 1

Lymph from the intestinal lymph trunks, which contains fats, drains into the cisterna chyli via lacteals present in the small intestine.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lymph from the intestinal lymph trunks drains into the cisterna chyli and contains fats. After fats are digested in the small intestine, they are absorbed by lymphatic capillaries known as lacteals which are specifically designed to transport dietary lipids and lipid-soluble vitamins to the bloodstream. These absorbed fats form a milky substance known as chyle, and this chyle travels through the lymphatic system and ultimately enters the bloodstream. Therefore, the correct answer to the student's question is option 'b. cisterna chyli; fats'.

Answer 2

The correct option is : b. cisterna chyli; fats

Step-by-step explanation:

Lymph : The fluid that flows in lymphatic system. The intestinal lymph trunks receive the lymph from the intestines it drains into the cisterna chyli.

The lymph is responsible for the transport of fats from the digestive system to the blood and it also transports proteins and excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream.

Therefore, the lymph from the intestinal lymph trunks drains into cisterna chyli and contains fats.