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Parts of Digestive System - Alimentary Canal

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The structures present in the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption are__.

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cilia

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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 finger-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.

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