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What is villi?

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Villi:

  1. Villi are the small, finger-like projections present in the inner walls of the small intestine.
  2. These structures are projected towards the outside and they increase the surface area of the intestine internally.
  3. More surface area allows better absorption of nutrients through the intestine.

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