One of the Advantages of the Villi That Line the Small

question 59

Multiple Choice

One of the advantages of the villi that line the small intestine is that they

• A)decrease the surface area available for food absorption.
• B)increase the speed at which vitamins are broken down.
• C)increase the amount of mechanical breakdown that occurs.
• D)increase the surface area available for food absorption.

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