Adaptation of small intestine for absorption of food

Adaptation of small intestine for absorption of food

  1. Long to allow food enough time for absorption
  2. Villi and microvilli increase surface area for absorption
  3. Well supplied by blood to carry away absorbed food so as to maintain diffusion gradient
  4. The villi have thin membrane to reduce diffusion gradient
  5. Villi have high concentration of mitochondria to provide energy for active transport.
  6. circular fold increase surface area for absorption
  7. Villi contain lacteal for absorption of fats
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