Question

The inner wall of the small intestine has many finger-like outgrowths called _________. Fill in the blank.
Topic: Nutrition in Animals

Answer 1

Hey there !

The finger like projections present in small intestine are termed as $\texbf{Villli.}$

Functions of Villi :

These are actually meant for absorbing the digested food in small intestine .

Answer 2

The inner wall of the little intestine has many finger-like outgrowths called Villi. These villi play the major role in the digestion process.

It absorbs the nutrition from a digested food. It helps to transport the digested food into the bloodstream.

From the bloodstream, the body takes and use it. It also helps to transport many nutrients into the blood.