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Lacteals are central lymph vessls which ...

Lacteals are central lymph vessls which are found in

A

Liver

B

Pancreas

C

Villi

D

Spleen

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C
In small intestine finger like projection is present called villi which help to increase surface area for the absorption of food. Nutrient absorbed by the epithelial cells covering the villus pass through the wall of lacteal to enter lymphatic vessel.
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