The villus in the small intestine is significan... - JAMB Biology 2020 Question
The villus in the small intestine is significant because
A
Increases the surface area for absorption
B
increases the surface area for digestion
C
assists in mixing digested food
D
assists in filtering undigested food
correct option: a
Villus, plural villi, in anatomy any of the small, slender, vascular projections that increase the surface area of a membrane. The villi of the small intestine project into the intestinal cavity, greatly increasing the surface area for food absorption and adding digestive secretions.
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