Listen How do the microvilli on the absorptive epithelia of

Last updated: 7/10/2023

Listen How do the microvilli on the absorptive epithelia of the small intestine enhance nutrient absorption Othey help protect the intestinal lining from abrasion Othey pump wastes into the lumen while pumping nutrients toward the blood they contain thick and thin filaments to help absorb molecules they move back and forth to keep food moving in the digestive tract they have a large amount of surface area that is in contact with digested food