it is adapted to absorbing nutrients due to the villi present in the small intestine.
The walls of the small intestine are covered in millions of tiny finger-like ... (it's a type of tissue), this tissue is adapted to help the small intestine carry out it's function...In what ways are the small intestine adapted for their roles
The small intestine has small tiny projections called "villi". These projections increase the surface area for absorption. The large intestine however lacks these structures.
contraction of muscle with secretion of substance
large surface area
Food enters the small intestine first. It enters the duodenum in the small intestine.
The ileum of the small intestine is directly attached to the large intestine. It forms the majority of the small intestine. It is C-shaped and short. It is the middle portion of the small intestine. It is at the beginning of the small intestine.
The large intestine is on top of your small intestine.
The many microscopic protuberances called vilii (microvilii) create a very high surface area within the small intestine, making absorption of nutrients into the blood vessels much more rapid.
It compared in size to the large intestine it is about twice as small
The major site of nutrient absorption is the small intestine.
The small intestine is said to be small because it's diameter is not as large as the large intestine.