To Increase the Absorptive Efficiency of the Small Intestine, the Surface

question 63

Multiple Choice

To increase the absorptive efficiency of the small intestine, the surface area of the mucosa is increased by the presence of folds in the wall called , and projections of the cell membrane called .

• A)villi : microvilli
• B)lacteals : rugae
• C)microvilli : lacteals
• D)microvilli : villi
• E)rugae : lacteals

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