Gross & microscopic anatomy of the alimentary canal.
-This figure shows an intestinal villus. What is the structure indicated by the number 1?
A) Intestinal artery
B) Lacteal
C) Microvillus
D) Intestinal vein
E) Flagellum

Question

Gross & microscopic anatomy of the alimentary canal. 
-This figure shows an intestinal villus. What is the structure indicated by the number 1?
A) Intestinal artery 
B) Lacteal 
C) Microvillus 
D) Intestinal vein 
E) Flagellum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure indicated by the number 1 is a lacteal, which is a lymphatic vessel found in the center of an intestinal villus, responsible for the absorption of dietary fats.

Gross & Microscopic Anatomy of the Alimentary Canal