Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Lymphatic vessels in the wall of the small intestine
A)Right lymphatic duct
B)Thoracic duct
C)Cisterna chili
D)Efferent vessels
E)Afferent vessels
F)Thymus
G)Palatine tonsils
H)Pharyngeal tonsils
I)Lingual tonsils
J)Spleen
K)Lacteals
L)Lymph nodes
M)Thymosins

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Lacteals are specialized lymphatic vessels located in the lining of the small intestine, specifically within the villi. They play a crucial role in the absorption of dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the intestine into the bloodstream.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Definition or Description