Multiple choice

Which of the following is a part of intestinal ileum?

  1. Duodenum

  2. Jejunum

  3. Villi

  4. Bile

  5. Rectum
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Intestinal villi are small, finger like projections that protrude from the epithelial lining of the intestinal wall. Each villus is approximately 0.5 to 1.6 (millimetres) in length and has many microvilli. The villi increase the surface area of the ileum for absorption.

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