The internal surface of the small intestine is covered with finger like projections called .
A
villi
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B
capillaries
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C
epithelia
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D
buds
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Solution
The correct option is A villi <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->
Villi are tiny hair like structures on the inner surface of the small intestine. They help to increase the surface area for better absorption of nutrients from the food.