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solniwko [45]
3 years ago
8

What is the function of folds and villi

Biology
2 answers:
Furkat [3]3 years ago
8 0
Function. There, the villi and the microvilli increase intestinal absorptive surface area approximately 30-fold and 600-fold, respectively, providing exceptionally efficient absorption ofnutrients in the lumen. There are alsoenzymes (enterocyte digestive enzyme) on the surface for digestion.
I hope helping with this answer
Xelga [282]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

A small finger line projections find in the small intestine is called as villi. The main function of villi and microvilli is to increase the surface area of the intestine. It also contains specialized cells that work to transport substances in the bloodstream. They increase the absorptive surface area to 30 to 600 fold.



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