Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 30, Digestive and Excretory Systems - 30.3 - The Digestive System - 30.3 Assessment - Page 881: 3b

Answer

The small intestine contains very small finger like projections called villi. Their purpose is to increase the area of the small intestine for maximum nutrient absorption.

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