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Structures present in the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption are termed :

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cillia

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villi

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linings

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hair

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Solution

The correct option is B
villi

Villi are hair-like structures present on the surface of the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption of food. 90% of the digestion and absorption of food occurs in the small intestine and the rest takes place in the stomach and large intestine.

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