Microvilli Are Found on Cells of the Inner Surface of the Small

question 34

Multiple Choice

Microvilli are found on cells of the inner surface of the small intestine, where they

• A) slow the movement of food through the digestive tract.
• B) increase the absorption of nutrients from digested food.
• C) sense the presence of food in the digestive tract.
• D) push food along the digestive tract.
• E) protect the intestinal lining from irritants or toxins in the food.

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