What is the purpose of lacteals?

A) Drain blood from the spleen
B) Absorb fluid from capillary beds
C) Absorb lipids from the digestive tract
D) Absorb solutes from interstitial spaces

Lacteals

Specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the villi of the small intestine, which absorb dietary fats and transport them to the circulatory system.

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules including fats, waxes, and vitamins, essential for energy storage and cell structure.

Digestive Tract

The series of organs in the digestive system through which food passes, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is eliminated; starting from the mouth and ending at the anus.