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GaryK [48]
2 years ago
7

What is the purpose of the villi and microvilli in the intestines?.

Biology
1 answer:
andre [41]2 years ago
7 0

Answer:

The function of the villi and the microvilli is to increase the amount of surface area available for the absorption of nutrients. Each villus has a network of capillaries and fine lymphatic vessels called lacteals close to its surface.

Explanation:

There, the villi and the microvilli increase intestinal absorptive surface area approximately 40-fold and 600-fold, respectively, providing exceptionally efficient absorption of nutrients in the lumen. There are also enzymes (enterocyte digestive enzyme) on the surface for digestion

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