Question

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.

• A. Both the statements are correct
• B. Only statement 1 is correct
• C. Both the statements are incorrect
• D. Only statement 2 is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D Only statement 2 is correct

$\bullet$ Villi are finger-like projections present in the inner lining of small intestine. They are richly supplied with blood vessels.
$\bullet$ 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.