The Absorptive Effectiveness of the Small Intestine Is Enhanced by Increasing

question 73

Multiple Choice

The absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine is enhanced by increasing the surface area of the mucosal lining.Which of the following accomplish this task?

• A)Brunner's glands
• B)the rugae
• C)plicae circulares and intestinal villi
• D)the vast array of digestive enzymes

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Definitions:

Uncertainty-Identity Theory

A social psychological theory suggesting that people join and identify with groups in order to reduce feelings of uncertainty about themselves and the world.

Social Identity Processes

The mechanisms through which individuals develop and maintain their social identity, including categorization, identification, and comparison with other groups.

Uncertainty

Uncertainty involves situations where the outcomes, probabilities, or implications are unclear, often leading to ambiguity and indecision.

Social Mobility Belief System

Belief that intergroup boundaries are permeable. Thus, it is possible for someone to pass from a lower-status into a higher-status group to improve social identity.