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Lacteal present in the villi of the small intestine
  1. Help to absorb fatty acids and glycerol
  2. Secrete enzymes for digestion
  3. Secrete hormones
  4. Help to absorb proteins

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Help to absorb fatty acids and glycerol
B
Secrete enzymes for digestion
C
Secrete hormones
D
Help to absorb proteins
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The correct option is A Help to absorb fatty acids and glycerol
The villi and microvilli greatly increase the surface area of the small intestine and are supplied with a network of capillaries and a large lymph vessel called lacteal. The lacteal absorbs fatty acids and glycerol.

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