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special lymphatic capillaries in the small intestines are called __________. a lymph nodes b lacteals c villi d lymph
Lacteals are the special lymphatic capillaries in the small intestines. They are responsible for absorbing dietary fats and fat - soluble vitamins. Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system but are not capillaries. Villi are finger - like projections in the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption, and they contain lacteals among other structures. Lymph is the fluid that flows through the lymphatic vessels.
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