Question

Microvilli of intestinal epithelium are similar in function with

Answer 1

increasing surface of absorption.

Answer 2

Answer: Microvilli of intestinal epithelium are similar in function to Typhlosole in earthworms.

Explanation: Microvilli are present in the epithelium that lines the small intestine.

• Function: Long folds of microvilli increases the surface area for absorption of nutrients into the small intestine.
• In earthworms, Typholosole is a longitudinal fold like microvilli, which helps absorption.

Hence, the final answer is microvilli of intestinal epithelium are similar in function to Typhlosole in earthworms.

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