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Explain the functions of capillaries and lacteals found in villi.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyHuman nutritionSupplement content

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Explain the functions of capillaries and lacteals found in villi

  • This point belongs to Absorption, especially Absorption outcomes.
  • You need to be able to explain the functions of capillaries and lacteals found in villi.
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Diagram of a villus

A diagram shows a villus with labelled capillaries and a lacteal inside it.

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    Describe the function of capillaries in the villi.

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