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What is the function of villi in the small intestine? (2019)

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What is the function of villi in the small intestine? (2019)
  1. Secretion of enzymes
  2. Absorption of nutrients
  3. Production of bile
  4. Storage of food

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the function of villi in the small intestine? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that the small intestine is where most nutrient absorption happens in the body.
  • Step 2: Learn that villi are tiny, finger-like projections that line the walls of the small intestine.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the main job of villi is to increase the surface area of the small intestine.
  • Step 4: Realize that a larger surface area allows more nutrients to be absorbed from the food we eat.
  • Step 5: Conclude that by having more villi, the small intestine can absorb nutrients more efficiently.
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