The villus in the small intestine is significant because?

A. Increases the surface area for absorption
B. increases the surface area for digestion
C. assists in mixing digested food
D. assists in filtering undigested food

Correct Answer:

Option A – Increases the surface area for absorption

Explanation

Villis are specialized for absorption in the small intestine as they have a thin wall, one cell thick, which enables a shorter diffusion path.