The glycocalyx of the small intestine consists of hair-like projections that cover the microvilli of the absorptive cells.

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The glycocalyx of the small intestine is a layer of glycoproteins and glycolipids on the surface of absorptive cells, including the microvilli. It helps to protect the cells and aids in absorption. It does not consist of hair-like projections, but rather a layer of molecules.

The Glycocalyx of the Small Intestine Consists of Hair-Like Projections