The ________ Is Lined with Villi and Microvilli, Which Increase

question 6

Multiple Choice

The ________ is lined with villi and microvilli, which increase the surface area for digestion and absorption of nutrients.

• A) stomach
• B) colon
• C) pancreas
• D) small intestine

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Definitions:

Muscle Fibers

The cells of muscles that are specialized for contraction, allowing for body movements, posture maintenance, and heat production among other functions.

Actin And Myosin

Two proteins that form the basis of muscle contraction and movement in cells, playing a crucial role in the sliding filament model of muscle contraction.

Optimal Overlap

The ideal arrangement of actin and myosin filaments within a muscle fiber for maximum muscle contraction efficiency.

Muscle Tension

The force generated by the contraction of muscles, important in movement, maintenance of posture, and the production of body heat.