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5. Chyle

Some of the lymphatic vessels sit at the beginning of the gastrointestinal tract, predominantly in the small intestine. These lymphatic vessels collect fats and fatty acids, enriching the fluid and turning it into chyle. This substance is important because, without fats and fatty acids, the body would lack energy and suffer from a lower temperature. These fats help protect the heart and are integral to vitamin absorption and storage.

fats lymphatic system

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