The fingerlike projections of the small intestine increase the surface area and are known as ________.

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The fingerlike projections of the small intestine are called villi. These structures greatly increase the surface area for nutrient absorption. Haustra are pouches in the large intestine, cilia are hairlike projections used for movement in some cells, and rugae are folds in the stomach that allow for expansion.

The Fingerlike Projections of the Small Intestine Increase the Surface