Question

Which of the following statement is correct with respect to small intestine?

• A. Villi decrease the surface area for the absorption of food.
• B. Villi increase the surface area for the absorption of food.
• C. 90% of the digestion and absorption of food occurs in the large intestine.
• D. Villi are finger-like projections present in the large intestine

Answer 1

The correct option is B Villi increase the surface area for the absorption of food.

Villi are finger-like projections present on the inner surface of the small intestine that increase the surface area for the absorption of food. 90% of the digestion and absorption of the food occurs in the small intestine.