Name the following:
(ii) Part of lymphatic system concerned with absorption of fats from the intestine.

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Lacteal.

Lacteal is a lymphatic vessel located in the villi in the small intestine.

It is through this lacteal that the fatty acids are absorbed and transported to the different parts of the body.

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Name the following: ​ (ii) Part of lymphatic system concerned with absorption of fats from the intestine.

Lacteal.​ ​ Lacteal is a lymphatic vessel located in the villi in the small intestine.​ It is through this lacteal that the fatty acids are absorbed and transported to the different parts of the body.

Name the following:
(ii) Part of lymphatic system concerned with absorption of fats from the intestine.

Lacteal.

Lacteal is a lymphatic vessel located in the villi in the small intestine.

It is through this lacteal that the fatty acids are absorbed and transported to the different parts of the body.