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Intestinal villi are tiny finger-like outgrowths, in the lining of the small intestine. Villi effectively increase the surface area of the gut wall allowing for slower movement through the small intestine thus allowing greater time for absorption of nutrients.
The villi increase the surface area of the small intestine to many times what it would be if it were simply a tube with smooth walls.
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What are fingerlike projections that absorb nutrients called?
intestinal villi (singular: villus)
A method used to determine the karyotype of a fetus is called what?
amniocentesis
What are finger like projections found on the walls of the small intestine?
Villi or singularly villus.
What happens if intact proteins are transported across the villus epithelium?
Absorption occurs when intact proteins are transported across the villus epithelium. This process occurs through either diffusion or active transport.
Five features of the villus in absorption?
thin walls good blood supplymoist lininglarge surface areasingle layer of surface cells
What is the meaning of villie?
pl. of Villus., of Villus
What is the plural word for villus?
The noun 'villi' is the plural form of the singular noun 'villus'.
Show a diagram of the villus?
Circulatory system present in each villus
What two things does every villus have?
Every villus has a network of capillaries and a lacteal.
What is the function of an micro-villus in an animal cell?
Micro-villi are not in animal cells, they are on them. They are very tiny "fingers" that increase the surface area of the cell.
What is chorionic villus biopsy also called?
It is also known as Chorionic villus sampling
What is Chorionic villus sampling also called?
It is also known as chorionic villus biopsy
How long has Chorionic villus sampling been used?
Chorionic villus sampling has been in use since the 1980s
How long has chorionic villus biopsy been used?
Chorionic villus biopsy has been in use since the 1980s
How does a villus look like?
A villus looks like a finger these fingerlike organs play an important role in the digestive system
Functions of the villus?
To absorb food.
When should Chorionic villus sampling be done?
Chorionic villus sampling is best performed between 10 and 12 weeks of pregnancy
