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zvonat [6]
3 years ago
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Explain the functions of a villi

Biology
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statuscvo [17]3 years ago
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Villi are small finger-like projections found inside the inner walls of the small intestine. They v increase the surface area for absorption of the digested food. Each villus has a network of thin and small blood vessels close to its surface. The surface of the villi absorbs the digested food materials

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