Question

What are the finger like projections in the small intestine? Write it's functions.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The lining of the small intestine is covered with tiny finger-like projections called villi. They look almost like carpet. The villi help the nutrients in food to be absorbed into the blood. The villi are carpet-like fingers inside the small intestine that help absorb nutrients.

Answer 2

Villi are small finger-like projections located in the walls of the small intestine. Their function is to increase the surface area in order to maximize the absorption of digested food.