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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The small intestine's microvilli are located on:
Options
A The pyloric sphincter
B Villi
Correct Answer
C The cecum
D The colon
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Microvilli (brush border) are located on the surface of absorptive cells covering the villi of the small intestine, increasing surface area.

Hint

What structures project from villi to maximize absorption?

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