Question

Which of the following best states the purpose of villi?

Answer 1

A.      Increase surface area for purposes of absorption

Intestinal villi, plural of villus are projections that forms a surface mount. It is found in the digestive system, mainly in intestines that majorly functions in the absorption of food. It is a second to metabolism, it helps absorb nutrients in the intestines by expanding the surface area of the organ. Moreover, this plays a major roles in aiding the process of metabolism –breaking down of the food to be absorbed and, retrieved and delivered by the red blood cells.