MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -In the intestine, lymphatic capillaries (lacteals) are necessary to absorb dietary fats in the villi of the small intestine. Lacteals are important for lipid transport from the small intestinal epithelium to the lymphatic vasculature and blood circulation (Dixon, 2010).

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -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.