Question

Maximum absorption occurs in small intestine due to following reasons (a) digestion is completed in small intestine (b) inner lining of small intestine is provided with will which increases the surface area to ensure better absorption (c) wall of intestine is richly supplied with blood vessels .

Answer 1

The correct answer is option b).
The inner lining of the small intestine is provided with minute finger like projections known as the microvilli which helps to increase the surface area of absorption.