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The foldings of the plasma membrane of intestinal epithelial cells that produce the "brush border" are called ____________.

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The villi present on the epithelial lining of the intestinal wall has numerous microvilli that form the brush border.

Step-by-step explanation:

The villi are the finger-like, small projections or foldings, present on the epithelial lining of the intestinal wall and extends into the lumen of small intestine. The special structure of the villi maximizes the surface area of the intestine, in order to maximize the absorption of nutrients.

The villus has numerous microvilli projecting from enterocytes of the epithelium. These numerous microscopic projections form the striated or brush border.

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