The fingerlike projections that line the small intestine and are responsible for absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream are termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
villi
Villi are the small, fingerlike projections of the intestinal lining that provide a large surface area for absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.
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