Villi. Computer artwork of villi in the intestine. Villi are numerous tiny, finger-like projections on the epithelial lining of the intestinal wall. T

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Villi. Computer artwork of villi in the intestine. Villi are numerous tiny, finger-like projections on the epithelial lining of the intestinal wall. They provide a greatly increased surface area to aid in the absorption of nutrients released during digestion.

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Photo credit: © TIM VERNON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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