THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the main function of the (hilly) villi?
A
They move food from the stomach to the small intestine
B
They absorb nutrients into the bloodstream
C
They absorb water from chyme
D
They move food from the small intestine to the large intestine
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 That Line the Walls of the Small Intestine Absorb Nutrients. Villi that line the walls of the small intestine absorb nutrients into capillaries of the circulatory system and lacteals of the lymphatic system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The villi of the small intestine project into the intestinal cavity, greatly increasing the surface area for food absorption and adding digestive secretions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Villi are finger-like projections which are richly supplied with blood vessels. They are present in the inner lining of the small intestine and help in the absorption of nutrients by increasing the surface area for absorption.

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