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Three reasons why villi are ideal for absorption

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Step-by-step explanation:

1) One cell thick wall- shorter diffusion path

2) Large surface area- easier to absorb fatty acids and glycerol into the blood stream

3) Connected to the blood vessels- the blood easily carries away the nutrients

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