Lipids absorbed in the digestive tract enter ________ in the intestinal wall.

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Lipids are absorbed into the lacteals, which are specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the villi of the small intestine. From there, they enter the lymphatic system and eventually the bloodstream. Lipids do not enter the capillaries or macrophages, and while lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, they are not directly involved in lipid absorption.

Lipids Absorbed in the Digestive Tract Enter ________ in the Intestinal