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The large folds of tissue in the small intestines that act to increase the surface area and support the villi and micro villi are called?
Plicae circularis.
What is diffusion in the villi?
Same as anywhere else on the cell. The function of the villi is to increase the surface area, and thus the rate of diffusion.
Which nutrient will be absorbed by this small intestine?
micro villi in the jujeum (second part of your small intestine)
What is a small finger-like projection in the small intestine called?
They are called villi.Also there are micro villi on villi.
What is the function of an micro-villus in an animal cell?
A microvillus is a small, finger-like projection on the surface of a cell that increases the cell's surface area for absorption of nutrients and molecules. They are commonly found in cells that specialize in absorption, such as in the intestines or kidneys.
What is a easy definition for micro villi?
A micro villi is a micro villi
What are tiny fingerlike projections that cover the folds of the small intestines?
The tiny fingerlike projections that cover the folds of the small intestine are called villi. Villi increase the surface area of the small intestine, allowing for more efficient absorption of nutrients from digested food.
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.
Does micro villi secrete anything?
no
Does plasma membrane contain micro villi?
yes
How do the micro villi help in the absorption of food?
small intestine
The large folds of tissue in the small intestines that act to increase the surface area and support the villi and micro villi are called?
Plicae circularis.
What is the function of villi cells in the intestines?
the villi vastly increases the surface area for the absoption of food.
How is the structure of the villi adapted to their function?
The villi is only one cell thick so it easier to absorb.
What organ contains structures called villi?
Villi (singular villus) are finger-like structures that are found on the inner wall of small intestines. Villi function to absorb glucose, amino acids and water soluble vitamins by diffusion into the blood capillaries in the villi.
Which structure is responsible for the absortion of nutrients from food?
The small intestine- micro-villi specifically in the small intestine. The micro-villi increases the surface area of the small intestine. which allows more food particles to enter the cells of the small intestine to digest.
What does villi do in the body?
In the intestinal wall, the villi (with micro-villi on them) are used to increase the surface area (just like the inside of your lungs do). This means that in the relatively small space, a lot of the nutrients in the food you eat can be absorbed by them and then diffused into the blood stream.
