The __________ is a primary component of absorption. It contains circular folds (plicae circulares) and villi that aid in digestion. Each villus contains a central lymphatic capillary, or lacteal, which absorbs fats.

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Small intestine. The mucous membrane of the small intestine is suited for absorption. The mucous membrane has many circular folds (plicae circulares), and the folds are covered by fingerlike projections called villi. Each villus contains an arteriole, a capillary bed into which food is absorbed, and a central lymphatic capillary, or lacteal, which absorbs fats.

The __________ Is a Primary Component of Absorption