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What are Lacteal?

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A lacteal is a specialized lymph vessel that absorbs fats in the small intestine.

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Where the lacteal is found?
small intestine
Where is the lacteal located?
The lacteal is found in the small intestine. It serves the purpose of absorbing fats from the gut into the bloodstream.
What is the role of the lacteal?
to make sure yellow blood cells don't invade your body and turn you into a three headed,ear breathing,zombie/cyclops
What does a lacteal absorb?
FATS
What is the function of lacteals?
Lacteals absorb dietary fats. They are lymph capillaries located in the small intestine.