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Small finger-like foldings in small intestine called 

Option: 1

Lacteal 


Option: 2

Villi 


Option: 3

Rugae 


Option: 4

Blood vessels 


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Villi -

The innermost layer lining the lumen of the alimentary canal is the mucosa. This layer forms irregular folds (rugae) in the stomach and small finger-like foldings called villi in the small intestine.

- wherein

The cells lining the villi produce numerous microscopic projections called microvilli giving a brush border appearance. These modifications increase the surface area enormously.

 

 

 

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