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Lacteals
Small spherical bodies made up of lymphatic tissue are called lymph nodes.
Fats that are unable to be transported by the bloodstream are absorbed by the lacteals. They are lymphatic vessels.
The lacteal is found in the small intestine. It serves the purpose of absorbing fats from the gut into the bloodstream.
The white blood cells in the lymphatic system are known as lymphocytes. They are essentially just a small leucocyte (a white blood cell).
Lacteals
They are called lacteals.
Lymphatic vessels serve to absorb fat molecules from the small intestines.
The lymphatic vessels around the small intestine are called LACTEALS
Yes, lacteals are small lymphatic vessels that absorb fats and fatty acids from the small intestine.
Fats and fat soluble vitamins
The lymphatic system is a network of thin vessels that resemble small tubes or channels. It is comprised of lymphatic capillaries, larger lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and organs such as the spleen and thymus. The system carries a colorless fluid called lymph, which transports immune cells and helps remove waste and toxins from tissues.
Small spherical bodies made up of lymphatic tissue are called lymph nodes.
Those letters will spell lacteal, a word for the lymphatic vessels of the small intestine that absorb digested fats.
Lymph is a fluid. It flows through the lymphatic vessels by one way valves which allows lymph move way through lymphatic system. Subclavian suction, and skeletal muscle pumps help to propel the lymph through the lymphatic vessels.
Capillaries
A lacteal is a specialized lymph vessel that absorbs fats in the small intestine.