Question

what are the functions of VILLI ?

Answer 1

villi in the small intestine increases the area of the intestine by 5 times n helps in more absorption of nutrients

Answer 2

Answer:

Increases surface area for absorption.

Explanation:

The wall of the small intestine contains finger-like projection into the intestinal lumen called villi.Between villi there are small infoldings called crypts. The absorptive cells on each villus is characterised by a brush border. These brushborder consist of many fine projection called microvilli. Villi and microvilli there is a intestinal lamina propria and lymphatic capillary called lacteal. This combination of villi and microvilli increases the surface area for absorption of nutrients.