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What are the food molecules absorbed through the walls of the small intestines transported by?
plasma
What is the end of the small intestines called?
duodenum
What are the small bumps in the small intestines that absorb food called?
Villi
What small finger-like projections are in the small intestines?
they are called villi
Are the ends of small intestines called the ilea?
ilea
What is the mesentery that surrounds the small intestines called?
The omentum.
What are the small hair like organs lining the small intestines called?
villi
What is the Membrane that connects parts of the small intestines?
The membrane that connects parts of the small intestines is called the mesentery. It provides support and helps anchor the intestines to the abdominal wall, allowing for blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics to reach the intestines.
What is the name of the structure called where the small and large intestine meet?
small intestines makes the transition to the large intestines here through what is called the ileocecal valve.
What Small hair like parts absorb nutrients from the food in your intestines?
The small hair-like parts that absorb nutrients from food in the intestines are called villi. Villi are finger-like projections that line the walls of the small intestine and increase surface area for nutrient absorption. Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through the villi and are then circulated throughout the body.
Where does most of the absorption of nutrients occur?
small intestine
Where is the smooth located?
the walls of the intestines
