2. What are villi? What is their location and function?
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Villi are small finger-like outgrowths present that help in the process of absorption. These are located in the inner walls of the small intestine. Its function is to increase the surface area of the small intestinal wall to absorb the digested food.
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The inner surface of the small intestine has numerous finger-like projections called villi (Singular villus).
Villi increase the surface area which helps in absorption of the digested food especially fatty acids and glycerol. Also, the blood vessels in that help in absorbing the nutrients into the blood.
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