Villi and Micro Villi

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Mention two ways in which the ileum of a mammal is adapted for the absorption of digested food.

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Question 36
We eat food composed of all the nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. After digestion, these are absorbed in the form of glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, glycerol etc. What mechanisms are involved in the absorption of digested food and water?

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The diagram given below is a microscopic structure of intestinal villi. Identify A, B, and C.

1. A. Capillaries, B. Lacteal and C. Artery

2. A. Artery, B. Lacteal and C. Capillaries

3. A. Capillaries, B. Artery and C. Lacteal

4. A. Lacteal, B. Artery and C. Capillaries

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Give reasons for the following statement.

Villi has a network of very fine blood capillaries.

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Infection of _________ is caused by Vibrio cholerae.

1. liver

2. stomach

3. intestinal tract

4. mouth

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Intestinal juices are secreted through

1. Duodenum

2. Jejunum

3. Villus

4. Ileum

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A small elongated projection that increases the surface area for absorptions called villi is found in

1. Large intestine

2. Small intestine

3. Stomach

4. Oesophagus

Q. What is Coelem?