Multiple choice

Villi are the characteristic features of

  1. Small Intestine

  2. Large Intestine

  3. Liver

  4. Pancreas

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Explanation

The small intestine is approximately 6 m long. Like the stomach, it contains numerous ridges and furrows. In addition, there are numerous projections called villi that function to increase the surface area of the intestine. Individual villus cells have microvilli which greatly increase absorptive surface area.