ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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The DIGESTIVE SYSTEM has millions of lymphatic vessels (lacteals) that absorb the fats and fatty acids that we ingest and transports them directly to the ____ where they enter the circulatory system to use as fuel.
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Lungs
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Brain
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Heart
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Arteries
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lacteals are the lymphatic capillaries which absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the villi of the small intestine. Owing to its larger diameter than blood capillaries, fat molecules are absorbed by lacteals from the intestine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Special lymphatic capillaries called lacteals exist in the small intestine to contribute to the absorption of dietary fats. Lymphatics in the liver contribute to a specialized role in transporting hepatic proteins into the bloodstream.
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