Question

What is the function of lacteal in the small intestine?

Answer 1

Lacteal:

A lacteal is a lymphatic capillary that is located in the villi of the small intestine.

The function of the lacteal in the small intestine:

1. During the process of digestion, the lacteals absorb large molecules of fats and lipids from the small intestine which gives them a milky-white appearance.
2. They act as a passage to transport the contents in the form of lipoproteins into the lymphatic system.