Where are lacteals located?

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Where are lacteals located?

Explanation:
Fat absorption in the small intestine relies on specialized lymphatic vessels called lacteals, located inside the villi. These tiny lymphatic capillaries pick up dietary fats that have been emulsified and packaged into chylomicrons, letting fats enter the lymphatic system rather than the bloodstream right away. From there, the lymph drains into larger vessels and eventually reaches the bloodstream via the thoracic duct. This is why lacteals are found in the mucosa of the small intestinal villi and not in the brain, lungs, or kidneys.

Fat absorption in the small intestine relies on specialized lymphatic vessels called lacteals, located inside the villi. These tiny lymphatic capillaries pick up dietary fats that have been emulsified and packaged into chylomicrons, letting fats enter the lymphatic system rather than the bloodstream right away. From there, the lymph drains into larger vessels and eventually reaches the bloodstream via the thoracic duct. This is why lacteals are found in the mucosa of the small intestinal villi and not in the brain, lungs, or kidneys.

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