Question

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The small lymphatic vessels present in the villi of the intestine are called..........

Answer 1

The small lymphatic vessels present in the villi of the intestine are called lacteals. A lacteal does the function of absorption of dietary fats from the small intestine. The chylomicrons thus formed are absorbed into the lacteals that form a milky white substance called chyle.