Which is not one of the three structural features of the small intestine that increase its surface area?

A) large circular folds in the wall of the small intestine
B) sphincters
C) villi
D) microvilli


Ans: B) sphincters

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a. lungs b. liver c. GI tract d. heart e. pancreas

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How does a double-blind experiment work?

a. Both subject groups take turns getting each treatment. b. Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or experimental group c. Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the researchers do know. d. Both subject groups know whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the researchers do not know. e. Neither the subjects nor the persons having contact with the subjects know the true purpose of the experiment.

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