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In the villi of the small intestine, nutrients from digested food, such as amino acids, monosaccharides, and fatty acids, are absorbed into the central vessel known as the lacteal. The lacteal primarily absorbs dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins, while the surrounding capillaries absorb water-soluble nutrients. This absorption process is crucial for delivering essential nutrients into the bloodstream for use by the body.
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Where is the food absorbed in the capillaries?
Villi (Sing. Villus)
What structure of the villus are carbohydrates and amino acids absorbed?
lacteal
What does a capillary do in the villus?
It is where food molecules/ nutrients are absorbed into the blood.
What nutrients are absorbed in the villus?
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
What two things does every villus have?
Every villus has a network of capillaries and a lacteal.
What does lacteals do?
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.
Each villus of the small intestine contains a lymphatic vessel called a lacteal which is specialized for the absorption of digested?
fats, then transport fats to the venous circulation
What is the meaning of villie?
pl. of Villus., of Villus
What is the plural word for villus?
The noun 'villi' is the plural form of the singular noun 'villus'.
What is central opening of vessel called?
The central opening of a vessel is called the lumen. It is the hollow space within the vessel that allows for the passage of fluids, such as blood in blood vessels or sap in plant vessels.
Show a diagram of the villus?
Circulatory system present in each villus
What is the First vessel to receive absorbed water soluble vitamins?
The Hepatic portal vein
