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What is the finger-like projections lining the small intestine which increase surface area?
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∙ 14y ago
Which one their are three parts to the small intestine. I think ur looking for villi
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoVilli (plural). Pronounced "vill-eye".
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What are the fingerlike projections that greatly increase the surface are of cells?
stereocilia
What are fingerlike projections of cytoplasm?
Fingerlike projections of cytoplasm and known as pseudopod(s). Pseudopd organisms are typically found on in the microscopic subkingdom of Protozoa( genus Amoeba).
What finger-like projections increase the surface of the small intestine?
Villi.
What finger like projections which increase the surface of the small intestine?
Villi or microvilli
What are the finger like projections in the small intestine that act to increase the surface for absorption?
finger like projections in small intestine are called villi to increase surface area for absorption of food in small intestine.
Why do you have 20 feet of small intestine?
The small intestine is the main digestive organ of the human body. It is where digestion is completed and nearly all absorption of nutrients into the blood stream occurs. Because it has such a big job to do, it needs a large surface area so that more nutrients can be absorbed at any one time. This surface area is provided mainly by its length. The walls of the small intestine are also covered in 'fingerlike' projections called villi, on which are more tiny projections called microvilli. These projections also significantly increase the surface area of the small intestine, to allow a faster rate of absorption.
Hairline projections within the small intestine?
Villi, to increase the surface area for absorption.
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.
The small intestine is covered in millions of villi what are villi and what is their job?
Villi are fingerlike projection from a surface and in the intestine they are one cell thick with blood vessels and lacteal. The funciton is to increase the surface area of the intestine and so increasing the ammount of absorption.
Finger-like extensions increasing surface area in small intestine?
Microvilli are finger-like projections that increase the surface area in the small intestine.
Tiny projections which line the small intestine and function to increase the surface area and thus increase absorption rate are known as?
Villi
What has tiny fingerlike projects that increase a cells absorption capabilities by increasing its surface area?
Villi are tiny fingerlike projects that increase a cells absorption capabilities by increasing its surface area.
