Capillary
The lacteal is found in the small intestine. It serves the purpose of absorbing fats from the gut into the bloodstream.
A vessel is anything that contains a fluid. There are many in the body. The most numerous are the blood vessels that carry blood, but there are also lymphatic vessels that carry lymph. The spleen is an organ that is considered a vessel, and so is the cisterna chyli which holds lymphatic fluid. All of these are considered vessels.
The lacteals are part of the lymphatic system. They are specialized lymphatic vessels located in the small intestine that are responsible for absorbing dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins into the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance in the body by draining excess fluid from tissues back into the bloodstream. It also plays a key role in the immune system by transporting white blood cells and antibodies to fight infections. Additionally, the lymphatic system absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system and transports them to the bloodstream.
The three main functions of the lymphatic system are fluid balance, immune defense, and lipid absorption. It helps to maintain fluid balance in the body by draining excess fluid from tissues, supports the immune system by producing and transporting white blood cells, and absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system.
Lacteal
Lacteals are small lymphatic vessels located in the lining of the small intestine. They absorb dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system and transport them through the lymphatic system to the bloodstream.
The lymphatic system.
Thoracic Duct
One lymphatic vessel leaves a node.One, Single, 1
Thoracic duct
the walls of lymphatic vessels are similar to those of veins
Afferent lymphatic vessels
Lymphnodes
Thoracic duct is a part of Lymphatic System.
Interstitial fluid that enters a lymphatic vessel contains waste products, nutrients, proteins, and white blood cells. It is filtered and purified as it travels through the lymphatic system, eventually returning to the bloodstream.
A blind-ended vessel is a vessel that is closed at one end, or has a 'dead end'. They can be found in the lymphatic system, for example.