Set of Lymphatic Capillaries That Collect Fat-Laden Fluids from the Intestinal

Question

Set of lymphatic capillaries that collect fat-laden fluids from the intestinal tract.
A) lumbar trunks
B) subclavian trunks
C) bronchomediastinal trunks
D) lacteals
E) intestinal trunk

Accepted Answer

Lacteals are lymphatic capillaries specifically found in the lining of the small intestine that absorb fats and lipid-soluble vitamins from the digestive system. The other choices are lymphatic trunk collections of lymph vessels from different regions of the body.