NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The folds of the small intestine are covered with fingerlive projections called ____
A
bolus
B
bile
C
villi
D
vicky
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lining of the small intestinal mucosa is very highly specialized for maximizing digestion and absorption of nutrients. The lining is highly folded to form microscopic finger-like projections called villi which increase the surface area to help with absorption.

Detailed explanation-2: -Villi are small finger-like projections found in the inner linings of small inestine. These micro structures play a major role in increasing the surface area for absorption of nutrients during the process of digestion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: The inner wall of the small intestine has many finger-like outgrowths called villi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Villi: The folds form numerous tiny projections which stick out into the open space inside your small intestine (or lumen), and are covered with cells that help absorb nutrients from the food that passes through. Microvilli: The cells on the villi are packed full of tiny hairlike structures called microvilli.

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