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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question
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What are villi and microvilli?
Options
A Enzymes that digest carbohydrates.
B Glands that secrete intestinal juices.
C Finger-like projections that increase the surface area of the small intestine for absorption.
Correct Answer
D Sphincters that control movement through the intestine.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The walls of the small intestine contain villi and microvilli, finger-like projections that increase surface area for absorption.

Hint

They look like tiny folds or bumps lining the intestine.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Digestion and Absorption of Food
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 513 of 2214
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