Tissues and Organs Past paper questions

Question 1

Describe and explain how microvilli aid the Ileum in carrying out its function

Answer 1

-Increasing the surface area, for the absorption of digested food

Question 2

Describe and explain adaptions of the Villus

Answer 2

• Contains Lacteals- absorb fats
  -Contains a single layer of columnar epithelial cells- provide a short diffusion distance for absorption of digested food
  -Capillary network- absorption of glucose and amino acids