If villi in the small intestine were to become damaged, which of the following would likely occur?

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The function of villi and microvilli is to increase surface area of the small intestine, where the majority of nutrient absorption occurs. If these are damaged, it could interfere with the ability of the small intestine to absorb nutrients, potentially leading to malnutrition.
Gastric reflux would not be caused by damage to villi, as this will be occurring in the small intestine, whereas gastric reflux is related to regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus.
Since the villi and microvilli are located in the small intestine, stomach segmentation would not be affected.
Villi do not secrete bile, therefore there would be no effect on bile secretion or fat breakdown.

If Villi in the Small Intestine Were to Become Damaged