The inner wall of the small intestine has many finger-like outgrowths called ________.

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Villi:
Any of the tiny, thin vascular projections that enhance the surface area of a membrane are known as villus, plural villi, in anatomy.
The placenta and the mucous membrane lining the small intestine are significant villous membranes.
The small intestine's architecture is optimized for nutrient absorption.
Villi that line the interior of the small intestine absorb nutrients from the chyme, a liquid combination made in the stomach from the food we eat.
Final answer: The inner wall of the small intestine has many finger-like outgrowths called villi.

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