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Lymphatic System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:34, 1 July 2010
, 14:34, 1 July 2010→Transport of lipids
===Transport of lipids===
===Transport of lipids===
Chylomicrons transport digested lipids, however these are too large to enter the blood stream directly and thus enter the lymphatic system before being released into the blood stream. Further details can be found [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology#Triacylglycerol Digestion and Absorption |here]].
Chylomicrons are too large to enter the capillaries but instead enter the lymph to eventually join the blood via the thoracic duct.
This enables the lipid soluble [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology#Triacylglycerol Digestion and Absorption |triacylglycerol (TAG)]] to be transported in the blood.
==Test yourself on the lymphoreticular flash cards==
==Test yourself on the lymphoreticular flash cards==