B.P.S.C. School Teacher/Headmaster 09.12.2023
Lacteals are associated with which of the following?
aMilk production
bLactic acid secretion
cFat absorption✓ Correct
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above
Explanation
Lacteals are lymph vessels present in the villi of the small intestine. They are similar to blood capillaries, but their diameter is larger than that of blood capillaries. Their main function is to absorb fats present in the digested food in the small intestine.
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