one of the fingerlike projections of the small intestinal mucosa that tremendously increase its surface area for absorption is called a/an:

Girish Hosamani asked Nov 13, 2023

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Answer:

villi

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microscopic finger -like projections are called villi which increase the surface area to help with absorption.

Hitul Mistry answered Nov 17, 2023

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