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The villus in the small intestine is significant because

The villus in the small intestine is significant because
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  • A Increases the surface area for absorption
  • B Increases the surface area for digestion
  • C Assists in mixing digested food
  • D Assists in filtering undigested food
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Villis are specialized for absorption in the small intestine as they have a thin wall, one cell thick, which enables a shorter diffusion path.

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