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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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The two ways in which the ileum of a mammal is adapted for the absorption of digested food:

(i) Ileum has a large surface area and is the longest part of the small intestine.

(ii) Ileum contains villi that carry out the process of absorption.

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