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Small finger-like foldings known as villi are present in the _____ .


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oesophagus
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large intestine
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stomach
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small intestine
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Solution

The correct option is D small intestine

Villi are tiny, finger-like projections that line the inner walls of the small intestine. They increase the surface area of the small intestine and therefore increase the amount of nutrients absorbed.


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