The lining of the small intestine is covered with ________,tiny,finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

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Villi are the tiny, finger-like structures found in the lining of the small intestine that increase its surface area and absorb nutrients from food. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, neurons are cells that transmit nerve impulses, and lacteals are lymphatic vessels that absorb fat from the small intestine.

The Lining of the Small Intestine Is Covered with ________,Tiny,finger-Like