how does the structure of the small intestine help in increasing the surface area of absorption
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Microvilli helps in aid in the absorption of nutrients. In the small intestine, these cells contain microvilli, which are tiny hair-like projections that increase nutrient absorption. These projections increase the surface area of the small intestine allowing more area for nutrients to be absorbed.
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- Microvilli are hairs that aid in the absorption of nutrients. ... In the small intestine, these cells contain microvilli, which are tiny hair-like projections that increase nutrient absorption. These projections increase the surface area of the small intestine allowing more area for nutrients to be absorbed.
- Villi and Lacteals
- Microvilli are not the only adaptation we see within the wall of the small intestine that helps boost absorption. Another structural adaptation we see in the small intestine is villi. Villi are small, finger-like projections that protrude from the mucosal lining and increase nutrient absorption. Each villus has many microvilli. So, it's almost like the villi are fingers protruding from the small intestine wall, and microvilli are hairs on those fingers. Both work to increase surface area so more nutrients can be absorbed.
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the inner lining of small intestine have numerous finger like projection known as villi which helps in increasing the surface area for absorption of food. the villi are supplied with blood vessels, which takes up the absorbed food into each and every cell of the body where in can be utilised for obtaining energy for building up new tissue and repair of old tissue
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