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A lymphatic capillary that picks up dietary lipids in the small intestine is called a:________

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A lymphatic capillary that picks up dietary lipids in the small intestine is called a lacteals.

Functions of lacteals-

The main function of lacteals in the human small intestine is the absorption of Fatty acids and glycerol.

Lacteals are small vessels which accumulate fat in the small intestine.

They act as a passage to transport the contents in the form of lipoproteins into the lymphatic system

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