Question

What are villi? What is their function?​

Answer 1

Intestinal villi (singular: villus) are small, finger-like projections that extend into the lumen of the small intestine. Villi increase the internal surface area of the intestinal walls making available a greater surface area for absorption.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Villi are small finger-like projections found inside the inner walls of the small intestine. They v increase the surface area for absorption of the digested food. Each villus has a network of thin and small blood vessels close to its surface.