The villi are most developed in the
A) stomach.
B) duodenum.
C) jejunum.
D) gallbladder.
E) cecum.

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Villi are most developed in the jejunum, which is the middle section of the small intestine. This is where most of the nutrient absorption takes place, so having a large surface area with many finger-like projections (villi) allows for more efficient absorption. The stomach, gallbladder, and cecum do not have villi, and while there are villi in the duodenum, they are not as well-developed as those in the jejunum.

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