The multicelled projections that protrude from the lining of the small intestine are called ____.
A) sphincters
B) brush borders
C) microvilli
D) villi
E) macrovilli

Question

The multicelled projections that protrude from the lining of the small intestine are called ____.​
A) ​sphincters
B) ​brush borders
C) ​microvilli
D) ​villi
E) macrovilli​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Villi are the multicelled projections that protrude from the lining of the small intestine, increasing its surface area to aid in the absorption of nutrients.

The Multicelled Projections That Protrude from the Lining of the Small