The Lining of the Small Intestine Is Covered with _____

question 33

Multiple Choice

The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

• A) arteries
• B) neurons
• C) lacteals
• D) villi

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Definitions:

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

Maximum volume of air that can be inspired after a normal inspiration.

Forced Expiration

The act of expelling air from the lungs with effort beyond normal exhalation, often used in pulmonary testing.

Residual Volume

Volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximum expiratory effort.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal inspiration, reflecting the capacity for additional air intake beyond the typical tidal volume.