What is the structure and function of the villi in the small intestine?

Answer 1

The villi are important structure of the small intestine. They have increased surface area and aid absorption of nutrients 30 fold. Upon each villi are microvilli, same function but increase absorption by 60 fold.

Answer 2

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker Rated 5 Stars by DoctorsVili are folds in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract (intestines) which increase surface area. Basically, as food and stuff you've ingested is pushed past, all these little folds (vili and microvili), they absorbs the nutrients you need in your body. And being folded lots of times means greater surface area and therefore its easier to get the nutrients!

Answer 3

villi are small finger like shaped things in the small intestine and they absorb all the digested nutrients