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Tiny, finger-like projections that enable the small intestine to absorb nutrients from food.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agofinger-like projections that line the wall of the small intestine.
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∙ 13y agovilli look finger like
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∙ 14y agoShort, round-topped hairlike structures.
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∙ 12y agofinger like projections
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Fingerlike projections in the intestines that absorb food?
-Villi The first answer is correct in the villi are very small finger like projections in the intestines but I would suspect the question refers to the appendix.
How do the finger like structures relate to the function of the small intestine?
If you mean the hairs on the cells they are villi and micro-villi
What are the tiny fingerlike projections inside the small intestine called?
The finger like projections that line the small intestine are called, Villi.
What are tiny fingerlike projections that cover the folds of the small intestines?
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.
Which GI tract contains villi?
Villi are in the small intestine.
How absorption is assisted by presence of villi?
The shape of of the villi really matters. Because if its down then it goes faster if its like a hill it goes slow but then gets faster.
What structure enables the small intestine to absorb large amounts of nutrients?
villi
What are the three types of villi?
The three types of villi are: Intestinal villi-microscopic finger like projections on the inner surface of the ileum. Chorionic villi-villi on the outermost membrane of the foetus. Arachnoid villi-villi on the arachnoid membrane of the brain.
What is a easy definition for micro villi?
A micro villi is a micro villi
Are finger like projections of the mucosa?
Villi. Most absorbtion occurs in the ileum btw.
How do you make villi plural?
Villi is plural. One is Villus, many are Villi.
What drains cerebrospinal fluid in to venous blood in the dural sinus?
The Cerebrospinal Fluid is absorbed into the venous blood in the dural sinuses through the arachnoid villi. Arachnoid villi connect the subarachnoid space to the superior sagittal sinus.
Fingerlike projections in the intestines that absorb food?
-Villi The first answer is correct in the villi are very small finger like projections in the intestines but I would suspect the question refers to the appendix.
How do the finger like structures relate to the function of the small intestine?
If you mean the hairs on the cells they are villi and micro-villi
What are the tiny fingerlike projections inside the small intestine called?
The finger like projections that line the small intestine are called, Villi.
What are tiny fingerlike projections that cover the folds of the small intestines?
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.
Do mammals have villi?
Yes, mammals have villi. An example is the villi in the intestines of humans which help to absorb nutrients.
