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Villi (Sing. Villus)
lacteal
It is where food molecules/ nutrients are absorbed into the blood.
Food molecules (glucose,amino acids and some glycerol and fatty acid), minerals (calcium,iron,etc) and vitamins. Most fat are absorbed in a lymph vessel found underneath the capillaries called the lacteal
Lacteals are lymphatic vessels found in small intestinal villi. While other nutrients such as amino acids and saccharides are absorbed into the blood stream, lacteals and the lymphatic system are used to absorb fats.
fats, then transport fats to the venous circulation
pl. of Villus., of Villus
The noun 'villi' is the plural form of the singular noun 'villus'.
Lumen
The Hepatic portal vein
Circulatory system present in each villus
Every villus has a network of capillaries and a lacteal.