The Surface Area of the Small Intestine Is Increased by Folds

question 162

Short Answer

The surface area of the small intestine is increased by folds of the cell membranes of the surface cells called ____________________.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Arousal

The activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to physiological changes such as increased heart rate, blood pressure, and energy release, often in response to stress or danger.

Tend-And-Befriend Response

under stress, people (especially women) often provide support to others (tend) and bond withand seek support from others (befriend).

Psychoneuroimmunology

The study of how psychological, neural, and endocrine processes together affect the immune system and resulting health.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, including stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.