Explain the function of lacteals.
A)They primarily deliver hormones to the digestive mucosa.
B)They transport materials that cannot enter lymphatic capillaries.
C)They transport materials that cannot enter blood capillaries.
D)They increase the surface area of the small intestine.
E)They release defensins and lysozyme.

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Lacteals are specialized lymphatic vessels found in the villi of the small intestine. They transport materials that cannot enter blood capillaries, such as chylomicrons (a type of fat molecule), and transport them to the lymphatic system. These materials eventually enter the bloodstream through the thoracic duct.

Explain the Function of Lacteals