A lymphatic vessel in the small intestines that absorbs lipids is called a:
A) plica.
B) villus.
C) ruga.
D) lacteal.

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Lacteals are specialized lymphatic vessels found in the small intestines that absorb large lipids and lipid-soluble vitamins from the digestive system. Plicas and rugae are folds in the lining of different organs, and villi are finger-like projections in the small intestines that aid in absorption.

A Lymphatic Vessel in the Small Intestines That Absorbs Lipids