The finger-like projections called villi are present on which of the following organ ? |
Large intestine Small intestine Oesophagus Liver |
Small intestine |
The correct answer is Option (2) –Small intestine Digested food is taken up by the walls of the intestine. The inner lining of the small intestine has numerous finger-like projections called villi which increase the surface area for absorption. The villi are richly supplied with blood vessels which take the absorbed food to each and every cell of the body, where it is utilised for obtaining energy, building up new tissues and the repair of old tissues. |