Question
How do villi in the small intestine help the digestive system perform the function of absorbing nutrients?(1 point)
Responses
The villi increase the surface area over which nutrients can be absorbed.
The villi increase the surface area over which nutrients can be absorbed.
The villi release digestive juices to chemically break down food.
The villi release digestive juices to chemically break down food.
The villi increase the surface area over which oxygen can be absorbed.
The villi increase the surface area over which oxygen can be absorbed.
The villi churn food helping to break it down mechanically.
Responses
The villi increase the surface area over which nutrients can be absorbed.
The villi increase the surface area over which nutrients can be absorbed.
The villi release digestive juices to chemically break down food.
The villi release digestive juices to chemically break down food.
The villi increase the surface area over which oxygen can be absorbed.
The villi increase the surface area over which oxygen can be absorbed.
The villi churn food helping to break it down mechanically.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**The villi increase the surface area over which nutrients can be absorbed.**
Villi are small, finger-like projections lining the small intestine that greatly enhance the surface area, allowing for more efficient absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.
**The villi increase the surface area over which nutrients can be absorbed.**
Villi are small, finger-like projections lining the small intestine that greatly enhance the surface area, allowing for more efficient absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.