THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URETERS

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: -There it mixes with bile and pancreatic juices that further break down nutrients. Finger-like projections called villi line the interior wall of the small intestine and absorb most of the nutrients. The remaining chyme and water pass to the large intestine, which completes absorption and eliminates waste.

Detailed explanation-2: -Villi are finger-like projections present in the small intestine, which increases the surface area for absorption of nutrients from food.

Detailed explanation-3: -The finger-like projections that line the folds (plicae circulares) in the small intestine are called villi. These villi are also full of microscopic hair-like structures called microvilli.

Detailed explanation-4: -The small intestine Nutrients are absorbed from the ileum, which is lined with millions of finger-like projections called villi.

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