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Because Villi is a way for the small intestinal to increase it's surface. thus providing more space and more cells for absorption(main function). The colon on the other hand,it's primary function is to propel feces to the rectum (though is does absorb water and salts and some vitamins) and there's no need to increase it's surface because doing so doesn't help achieving it's function.

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Finger-like structures that cover the inner wall of the small intestine?

These are called villi and there are millions of them that line the small intestine and large intestine (Colon) they absorb the nutrients particularly in the Colon where they absorb liquid into the blood stream. This is what makes your stools hard (constipation) and painful to pass if you wait too long to go for a number 2. The peristaltic action moves the liquid along the small and large intestines.


Does the villi absorb fat?

Yes, the villi in the small intestine help absorb nutrients, including fats. Fats are broken down into smaller molecules called fatty acids and glycerol, which are then absorbed through the villi into the bloodstream to be used as energy or stored by the body.


How does the internal surface of the colon compare with the internal surface of the small intestine?

Small intestine has lots and lots of villi and microvilli for absorption, large intestine absorbs water and it has lots and lots of goblet cells that produce mucus so it's easier to remove waste (aka poop)


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'.