MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the fingerlike projections on the inside wall of the small intestine that absorb nutrients into the bloodstream called?
A
villi
B
chyme
C
chemical
D
enzymes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The individual epithelial cells also have finger-like projections known as microvilli . The function of the plicae circulares, the villi, and the microvilli is to increase the amount of surface area available for the absorption of nutrients.

Detailed explanation-2: -These villi are also full of microscopic hair-like structures called microvilli. Villi and microvilli help increase the surface area of the small intestine which supports optimum absorption of nutrients from the digested food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Villi. The finger-like projections found on the surface of the small intestine is known as villi. Villi increases the surface area of the small intestine to absorb the nutrients. Each villus is approximately 0.5-1.6 mm in length. Villi also help the intestines to move food along the digestive pathways.

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