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What is the primary role of mucosal villi and microvilli in the small intestine?
Options
A Direct physical comminution of chyme
B Exponential expansion of absorptive surface area
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C Synthesis of gastric hydrochloric acid
D Storage of bile produced by the liver
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Villi and microvilli increase the effective absorptive surface area of the intestinal mucosa hundreds of times.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2131 of 2214
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