Adaptions of the Small Intestine Flashcards
1
Q
How long is the length?
A
6-7 meters
2
Q
Name 3 ways the surface area is increased:
A
1.Highly-folded surface
2.Vili
3.Microvili
3
Q
What are vili?
A
Finger like projections to further increase the surface area
4
Q
What are microvilli?
A
Cells covering the villi have tiny projecting folds to increase the surface area even further.
5
Q
Why is there mitochondria?
A
To provide energy to enable them to absorb substances by active transport
