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During digestion, the lymphatics of the intestine become filled with fat globules, which give white colour to the lymph. This lymph is known as

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Chyle
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Haemoconia
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Fluid plasma
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Bilirubin
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Solution

The correct option is A Chyle
Chyle is a milky bodily fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats, or free fatty acids. It is formed in the small intestine during digestion of fatty food, and taken up by lymph vessels specifically known as lacteals.

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