Microvilli are present to increase the area available for absorption in the:

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Microvilli are small, finger-like projections on the surface of cells in the lining of the small intestine. They are present to increase the surface area available for absorption of nutrients from digested food. The large intestine does not have microvilli because it is primarily responsible for reabsorbing water and electrolytes from undigested food, rather than nutrient absorption. The stomach's main function is digestion, not absorption. The gallbladder stores and releases bile, which aids in digestion, but it does not have a role in absorbing nutrients.

Microvilli Are Present to Increase the Area Available for Absorption