What kind of nutrients does the lymphatic system carry to the bloodstream?

a. proteins and carbohydrates b. essential minerals c. fats and fat - soluble vitamins d. water and water - soluble vitamins e. dietary fiber

The correct answer is: c. fats and fat - soluble vitamins

Lymph vessels called lacteals are responsible for the transport of large fats from the digestive tract. Those vessels are located at the beginning of the gastrointestinal tract, predominantly in the small intestine. Fats and fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed from the digestive system and then transported to the venous circulation. The lymph in the lacteals is called chyle.