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Microvilli increase the surface area of the small intestine which helps in absorption.

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Microvilli are the finger-like protrusions of the inner wall of the intestine that increase the surface area of the of the intestinal membrane. This increased surface area helps in more absorption of digested food, ions and other nutrients.

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