692 ABSORPTION. 



of chyliferous and lymphatic absorption. It is also clear, that, between 

 the parts of the venous system into which the supra-hepatic veins, 

 loaded with the products of intestinal absorption of fluids, enter, and 

 the opening of the thoracic duct into the subclavian, the blood must 

 differ materially from that which flows in other parts of the system. 

 All, however, undergo admixture in their passage through the heart; 

 and all are converted into arterial blood by the function, that will next 

 engage us, RESPIRATION. 



END OF VOL. I. 



