Question

In a villus, some of the glycerol and fatty acids are combined to form fats, coated with proteins and then transported as chylomicrons to the

• A. Lacteal
• B. Capillaries
• C. Lumen of the small intestine
• D. Lumen of the large intestine

Answer 1

The correct option is A Lacteal

Lacteal is part of the lymphatic system. It is one of the lymphatic vessels that serve the small intestine and after a meal, become white from the minute fat globules that their lymph contains. It facilitates the transportation of digested fats from the villi of the small intestine. The chylomicrons are lipoproteins, special particles that are designed for the transport of lipids in the circulation.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.