The Microvilli of Intestinal Cells

question 248

Multiple Choice

The microvilli of intestinal cells

• A) increase the ability of the intestine to move nutrients through the intestinal tract.
• B) slow down the movement of nutrients through the intestinal tract.
• C) increase the surface area of the cells to allow increased uptake of nutrients from the intestinal tract.
• D) decrease the surface area of the cells relative to their volume to prevent loss of nutrients back into the intestinal tract.
• E) increase the movement of nutrients once they are inside cells and into the bloodstream.

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