Question

Specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals are _________.a. more numerous than blood capillaries. b. necessary for the transport of dietary lipids. c. located primarily in the large intestine. d. part of the fenestrated capillary group. e. All of the answers are correct.

Answer 1

Answer: Option B.

Necessary for the transport of dietary lipids

Explanation:

Lacteals are specialized lymphatic capillaries that are finger like projections that extend into the small intestine. They are found in the intestinal villi of small intestine.

They transport absorbed dietary fats from the small intestine into the blood stream.