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Fingerlike projections in the intestines that absorb food?
-Villi The first answer is correct in the villi are very small finger like projections in the intestines but I would suspect the question refers to the appendix.
What are the tiny fingerlike projections inside the small intestine called?
The tiny fingerlike projections inside the small intestine are called villi. Villi increase the surface area of the small intestine, allowing for better absorption of nutrients from digested food.
What are tiny fingerlike projections that cover the folds of the small intestines?
The tiny fingerlike projections that cover the folds of the small intestine are called villi. Villi increase the surface area of the small intestine, allowing for more efficient absorption of nutrients from digested food.
How do the finger like structures relate to the function of the small intestine?
The finger-like structures in the small intestine, called villi, increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients. This allows for more efficient absorption of nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.
What relationship exists between villi and microvilli?
Villi are larger finger-like structures found in the small intestine, while microvilli are tiny projections on the surface of the cells lining the villi. Microvilli increase the surface area of the villi, which helps with absorption of nutrients from the digested food. Together, villi and microvilli play a crucial role in maximizing nutrient absorption in the small intestine.
What is villi means?
"Villi " is not a word in English language.
What is the plural word for villus?
The noun 'villi' is the plural form of the singular noun 'villus'.
What is villis?
"Villi " is not a word in English language.
What are tiny tubes sticking out of the wall of the small intestine?
ivile
What structure enables the small intestine to absorb large amounts of nutrients?
villi
What are the three types of villi?
The three types of villi are: Intestinal villi-microscopic finger like projections on the inner surface of the ileum. Chorionic villi-villi on the outermost membrane of the foetus. Arachnoid villi-villi on the arachnoid membrane of the brain.
What is a easy definition for micro villi?
A micro villi is a micro villi
Are finger like projections of the mucosa?
Villi. Most absorbtion occurs in the ileum btw.
How do you make villi plural?
Villi is plural. One is Villus, many are Villi.
What is the word for the uptake of nutrients by villi lining up in your small intestine?
The uptake of nutrients by villi in the small intestine is known as absorption. This process allows nutrients to move into the circulatory system.
What is another word for villi 'science question'?
Beard, hair, feeler, whiskers, cilium, vibrissa...
Do mammals have villi?
Yes, mammals have villi. An example is the villi in the intestines of humans which help to absorb nutrients.
