They are called villus (singular), and villi (plural) or microvilli.
they are called villi
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The finger-like projections that line the small intestine is called the villi.
Microvilli, brush border, cilia or transverse (T) tubules.
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One major, major bio rule is that surface area is everything. The more surface area you have, the more you can absorb at one time. This is particularly important in areas of the body where absorption is the function--such as the intestines.
In various places in the body, cells are lined with microvilli, the small, finger-like projections of the plasma membrane. These greatly increase the surface area of the cell, because each of the folds gives a ton more area than a flat surface would have. Most plasma surface area allow more area for molecules to diffuse through, or to put channel proteins.
Villi, or even stereocilia
Villi in the small intestine
Estereocilliae.
stereocilia
microvilli
Fingerlike projections of cytoplasm and known as pseudopod(s). Pseudopd organisms are typically found on in the microscopic subkingdom of Protozoa( genus Amoeba).
Villi. Also the Villi are covered in Micro-villi - just the same but smaller. The function of them is to increase surface area for absorption.
Microvilli:In some cells the membrane is thrown into minute fingerlike projections or folds called microvilli which greatly increase the surface area of the cell available for absorption or passage of materials and for the binding of signaling molecules.
Villi
The minute structures that project from the inner walls of the small intestine are called villi. They help in the digestion process by continuously pushing digested particles in one direction. Their function is to absorb nutrients. These villi effectively increase the surface area of the intestine so more nutrients can be absorbed.
stereocilia
Fingerlike projections of cytoplasm and known as pseudopod(s). Pseudopd organisms are typically found on in the microscopic subkingdom of Protozoa( genus Amoeba).
Villi. Also the Villi are covered in Micro-villi - just the same but smaller. The function of them is to increase surface area for absorption.
Villi are tiny fingerlike projects that increase a cells absorption capabilities by increasing its surface area.
The small intestine has small tiny projections called "villi". These projections increase the surface area for absorption. The large intestine however lacks these structures.
Microvilli:In some cells the membrane is thrown into minute fingerlike projections or folds called microvilli which greatly increase the surface area of the cell available for absorption or passage of materials and for the binding of signaling molecules.
Villi.
The bony projections are called the superior, middle and inferior conchae. They increase surface area to warm and moisten incoming air.
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.
Folds and projections of alimentery canal increase surface area for digestion and absorption of food.
"Villi" is a plural word, and villi are part of the human gastrointestinal tract: They are projections from the wall of the small intestine that increase its surface area for absorbing nutrients from food.
Villi or microvilli