The fingerlike projections of the small intestine increase the surface area and are known as ________. villi cilia rugae haustra

The fingerlike projections of the small intestine increase the surface area and are known as ________. villi cilia rugae haustra

An illustration of villi in the small intestine. The microvilli are too small to see.Question 17SavedLook carefully at the diagram above and the illustration to the left.State the three ways that the surface area of the small intestine is increased.

The villi, microvilli, and circular folds of the large intestine all increase the surface area. True False

Cells lining the small intestine arrange into ‘finger-like’ projections to increase surface area. Briefly outline why the cells are arranged like this.

name the three ways that the surface area of the small intestine is increased.