Which of the following structures gives the lining of the small intestine a brushlike appearance,giving it the term brush border?
A)cilia
B)mucosal cells
C)villi
D)microvilli
E)All of the abovE.

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Microvilli are tiny projections from the surface of the mucosal cells that line the small intestine. These projections give the lining a brush-like appearance and are collectively called the brush border. Therefore, option D, microvilli, is the correct answer. The other options, such as cilia and villi, do not give the lining a brush-like appearance.

Which of the Following Structures Gives the Lining of the Small