In the small intestine, the microvilli are ____ that increase ____.
A)folds of the villi/secretion
B)glands of the villi/surface area
C)glands of the villi/secretion
D)folds of cell membranes/surface area

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Microvilli are small folds of the cell membranes of absorptive cells that increase the surface area of the small intestine, allowing for better absorption of nutrients from digested food. They do not secrete anything or form glands. Instead, they aid in the absorption process by increasing the area available for nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

In the Small Intestine, the Microvilli Are ____ That Increase