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.

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

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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.

A	Lungs
B	Brain
C	Heart
D	Arteries

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The initial lymphatics in the villi of the small intestine, called lacteals, collect fluids, electrolytes and proteins from their surrounding interstitial space. Importantly, in addition the lacteals also transport lipids from the interstitium of the intestinal villi into the lymph.

Detailed explanation-2: -The lacteals merge to form larger lymphatic vessels that transport the chyle to the thoracic duct where it is emptied into the bloodstream at the subclavian vein. At this point, the fats are in the bloodstream in the form of chylomicrons.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the intestine, lymphatic capillaries (lacteals) are necessary to absorb dietary fats in the villi of the small intestine.

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