Absorption of nutrients from the intestine occurs initially through the:
A) lacteals.
B) villi.
C) lamina propria.
D) celiac veins.

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Nutrient absorption occurs primarily through the villi, which are small finger-like projections in the intestine that increase the surface area available for absorption. Lacteals are lymphatic vessels located within the villi that absorb dietary fats. The lamina propria is a layer of connective tissue that provides support beneath the epithelium lining the intestine. Celiac veins are blood vessels that drain blood from the stomach, spleen, pancreas, and intestine into the portal vein.

Absorption of Nutrients from the Intestine Occurs Initially Through The