Question

what is villi? what are its function?

Answer 1

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The small intestine has millions of tiny finger-like projections called villi. Its functions are:- 1)The villi increase the surface area for absorptionof digested food. 2)It absorbs all the nutrients from the food and convert it into glucose.

Answer 2

Answer:

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.

Explanation:

Villi are tiny, finger-like projections from the wall of the small intestine. They line the inner surface of the small intestine. Their role is to increase the surface area within the small intestine. This will lead to the increase of the surface area of absorption as it is the main function of the small intestine.