Question

A magnified cross section view of small intestine illustrated fingerlike projections. What is their role in the process of digestion?

Digestion of food



Absorption of nutrients



Secretion of enzymes

Answer 1

Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

The finger like projections in intestine are called villi. Some times these villis are also termed as cillias. These projections line the inner surface of the intestine as a carpet and have the ability to absorb nutrients from the digested food.

These villi also provide a higher surface area due to which nutrients can be absorbed at a very fast rate .

Option B is correct

Answer 2

Absorption of nutrients is the role of the finger like projections of small intestine. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option. The finger like projections of small intestine are also known by the name of cilia. I hope the answer comes to your help.