GENERAL HISTOLOGY

SMALL INTESTINE

BODY OF STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of the villi? (select all that apply)
A
increase the surface area
B
chemically break down food
C
absorb nutrients into the bloodstream
D
mechanically break down food
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Villi that line the walls of the small intestine absorb nutrients into capillaries of the circulatory system and lacteals of the lymphatic system. Villi contain capillary beds, as well as lymphatic vessels called lacteals. Fatty acids absorbed from broken-down chyme pass into the lacteals.

Detailed explanation-2: -The structure of the small intestine is designed for absorption of nutrients. The inside of the small intestine is lined with villi that absorb nutrients from the liquid mixture called chyme produced in the stomach from the food we eat.

Detailed explanation-3: ->The main function of villi is to increase the surface area of the small intestine wall which helps in absorption of the digested food. This increased area for absorption is very useful as digested compounds like monosaccharide and amino acids pass into the semipermeable villi by diffusion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Villi are tiny, finger-like projections from the wall of the small intestine. They line the inner surface of the small intestine. Their role is to increase the surface area within the small intestine. This will lead to the increase of the surface area of absorption as it is the main function of the small intestine.

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