Question

what is villi. what is there function and location

Answer 1

The small intestine has millions of tiny finger-like projections called villi. These villi increase the surface area for more efficient food absorption. Within these villi, are present numerous blood vessels which absorb the digested food and carry it to the blood stream.

Answer 2

Function of villi:-

increase the surface area for absorption

The villi are richly supplied with blood vessels which take the absorbed food to each and every cell of the body, where it is utilised for obtaining energy,building up new tissues and the repair of old tissues.