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What are lymphatic vessels around the small intestines called?
They are called lacteals.
What is the blind ended lymphatic vessel that absorbs fat?
Lacteal
What can lacteal spell?
Those letters will spell lacteal, a word for the lymphatic vessels of the small intestine that absorb digested fats.
What does the villi absorb nutrients from the small intestine to?
Most nutrients are absorbed directly into the blood but fats are taken into the lacteal (part of the lymphatic system)
What body system is the lacteal found?
The lacteal is found in the small intestine. It serves the purpose of absorbing fats from the gut into the bloodstream.
What is the function of the lymphatic system in the circulatory system?
yes it is
What is the rich capillary bed and modified lymphatic capillary found within each villus?
lacteal
What are Lacteal?
A lacteal is a specialized lymph vessel that absorbs fats in the small intestine.
Is returning excess fluid to the circulatory system a function of the lymphatic system?
Yes
What is the main function of lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system helps to maintain fluid balance, defend the body against disease, and absorb liquids from the intestine and transport them to the blood.The lymphatic system collects and returns fluid that leaks from blood vessels. It absorbs fats and vitamins. Lastly, it defends against invading microorganisms and disease.It contains a fluid with a composition similar to pancreatic fluidTo transport lymph.
What are facts about the lymphatic sysytem?
The lymphatic system is responsible for removing cell waste. The waste liquids are pumped throughout the body indirectly by the heart. Lymph nodes function as the filters of a lymphatic system.
Is transporting cells that attack disease-causing microorganisms a function of the cardiovascular system?
yes to a degree, but more likely it is a function of the lymphatic system.
