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Statement 1- Villi are finger-like projections present dominantly in the inner lining of large intestine.

Statement 2- Villi helps to increases the surface area for absorption.

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Both the statements are correct
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Only statement 1 is correct
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Both the statements are incorrect
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Only statement 2 is correct
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The correct option is D Only statement 2 is correct
Villi are finger-like projections present in the inner lining of small intestine. They are richly supplied with blood vessels.
The cells in the villi help in the absorption of nutrients. It additionally increases the internal surface area of the small intestine which in turn increases the absorption of nutrients.

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