What Do Lacteals,located in the Small Intestine,collect

Question

What do lacteals,located in the small intestine,collect?
A)fat
B)carbohydrates
C)intracellular fluid
D)blood

Accepted Answer

Lacteals are lymphatic vessels located in the small intestine that collect dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the intestinal villi. They transport the fatty lymph, called chyle, to the bloodstream through the thoracic duct.