So-called central lacteals are lymphatic vessels found in the:

a. Lamina propria of villi in the small intestine
b. Muscularis externa of the stomach
c. Muscularis mucosae of the esophagus
d. Myenteric plexus of the large intestine
e. Submucosa of the esophagus


ANS: A
Central lacteals derive their name from the milky fluid with lipid that can be seen within them following absorption of a fat-rich meal.

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