Intestinal lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of villi from the small intestine. Villi are finger-like projections that increase the

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Intestinal lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of villi from the small intestine. Villi are finger-like projections that increase the surface area available for the absorption of nutrients.

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