Question

The inner lining of the small intestine contain numerous villi. Are villi helpful in food absorption. Give the reason behind ur answers

Answer 1

villi gives more surface for absorption of nutrients

Answer 2

The digested food is taken up by the walls of the intestine. The inner lining of the small intestine contains numerous finger like projections called villi. The villi increase the surface area for absorption. ... The food diffuses through the epithelium into the blood vessels