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Villi means "finger" and is typically used to describe the surface of the small intestine, which is covered in millions of tiny finger-like projection which aid in absorption of nutrients from food.

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How do the finger like structures relate to the function of the small intestine?

The finger-like structures in the small intestine, called villi, increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients. This allows for more efficient absorption of nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.


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.


Do mammals have villi?

Yes, mammals have villi. An example is the villi in the intestines of humans which help to absorb nutrients.


Projection on the intestinal wall are called?

villi villi


What is villi means?

"Villi " is not a word in English language.


What is the plural word for villus?

The noun 'villi' is the plural form of the singular noun 'villus'.


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 tall is Ilkka Villi?

Ilkka Villi is 188 cm.