Which of the Following Occurs as a Result of the Presence

Question

Which of the following occurs as a result of the presence of lacteals in the wall of the intestine?
A) Most dietary fats do not enter the hepatic portal circulation.
B) The lymph receives digested milk sugars, which gives the lymph its creamy color.
C) All end products of digestion are carried by lymph.
D) Lymph enters the hepatic portal circulation.

Accepted Answer

Lacteals, which are lymphatic capillaries in the villi of the small intestine, absorb dietary fats in the form of chylomicrons, bypassing the hepatic portal circulation and transporting fats directly into the lymphatic system. This process is why most dietary fats do not enter the hepatic portal circulation directly after absorption.