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the tiny structures within the small intestine that absorb nutrients are called Villi
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What are the small structures in the?
the tiny structures within the small intestine that absorb nutrients are called Villi
Nutrient molecules pass from the small intestine into the bloodstream through tiny structures called what?
Nutrient molecules pass from the small intestine into the through tiny structures called villi.
What nephron structures are involved with absorption?
The small and large intestines. The small intestine contains blood capillaries and lymph vessels.
How is small intestine better adapted for absorption than thatof large intestine?
The small intestine has small tiny projections called "villi". These projections increase the surface area for absorption. The large intestine however lacks these structures.
What are the finger-like structures that line the small intestine to absorb nutrients?
These finger- like structures are called villi. They serve to increase the surface area of the small intestine so that more nutrients can be absorbed faster.
What are the specialized lymph capillary structures located in the wall of the small intestine?
Villi
What do you call the hairlike structures that absorb nutrients located in the small intestine?
Villi.
The structures that produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestine are the?
Intestinal Crypts
What three structures are viewed during an EGD?
esophagus, stomach and small intestine.
What is In the small intestine?
Different types of nutrients are absorbed through small finger like structures called Villi.
What enters the small intestine?
Different types of nutrients are absorbed through small finger like structures called Villi.
What are the structures in the digestive system?
mouth ,Esophagus, stomach , small intestine, pancreas, Liver, gallbladder, large intestine (colon), Rectum, and anus
