Question

Mention two ways in which the ileum of a mammal is adapted for the absorption of digested food.

Concise Biology Class IX By H.S. Vishnoi CHAPTER 13-DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Answer 1

The inner layer of the ileum is lined up with the help of several finger like projections that is called villi.

The villi can increase the surface area of the overall lining that can help in the increase of the rate of absorption.

The small intestine is then lined up with the simple columnar epithelium that is ideal for the process of absorption and the nutritious are carried out by the blood.

Answer 2

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Ileum has a large surface area that helps in absorption of digested food.They have very fine and numerous villi that carries out this absorption process.

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