A Lacteal is Located Within The

Question

A lacteal is located within the
A) adenoid.
B) tonsil.
C) thymus gland.
D) intestinal villus.

Accepted Answer

The lacteal is a lymphatic vessel located within the intestinal villus. It is responsible for absorbing dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the small intestine into the lymphatic system. The adenoid, tonsil, and thymus gland are all parts of the lymphatic system, but they do not contain lacteals.