Small finger-like foldings in small intestine called
Lacteal
Villi
Rugae
Blood vessels
As we have learned
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.