Question

the finger like projections in the small intestine

Answer 1

The inner walls of the small intestine have inner walls of the small intestine have thousands of finger-like out growths. These are called villi (singular villus )

Answer 2

The finger like projections in the small intestine are called as ' Villi '

» Extra info «

• Villi are surrounded by blood capillaries.

• the main function of the villi is to increase the surface area available for absorption.

• When Villi absorbs nutrients from the food, they are transported into capillaries which is then distributed throughout the body .

• Villi don't help in the digestion of any nutrients but just help to absorb them.