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Cilia are small hair-like structures on the outside of some single-celled organisms and are used for movement. Villi are very small finger-like projections that line the wall of the small intestine. They increase the surface area available for the absorption of nutrients.

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What is difference between cilia and villi?

Cilia are hair-like structures found on the surface of cells and are involved in movement and sensing in the body. Villi, on the other hand, are finger-like projections found in the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients.


Hair-like structures lining the walls of the small intestine are called?

The hair-like structures lining the walls of the small intestine are called villi. These structures increase the surface area of the intestine, allowing for better absorption of nutrients from digested food.


What is the difference between rugae and villi?

the rugae is found in the stomach. The villi is in the lining of the small intestines.


What is the difference between villi villus and villous?

there isnt


What is a olfactory receptors?

cillia


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 mucus and cillia work together?

cillia and mucus are best friends in the foot and work together to keep your big toe attached cillia and mucus are best friends in the foot and work together to keep your big toe attached


How do you make villi plural?

Villi is plural. One is Villus, many are Villi.


What do cillia cells do?

it filter and warms the air