The Purpose of Villi in the Small Intestine Is To

question 31

Multiple Choice

The purpose of villi in the small intestine is to:

• A)Aid in the movement of food through the small intestines
• B)Phagocytose microbes
• C)Produce digestive enzymes
• D)Increase the surface area for the absorption of digested nutrients
• E)Produce gastric juice

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