The absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine is enhanced by increasing the surface area of the mucosal lining. Which of the following accomplish this task?

A) plicae circulares and intestinal villi
B) the vast array of digestive enzymes
C) Brunner's glands
D) the rugae


A) plicae circulares and intestinal villi

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Horses should have at least _____________ acre(s) space per horse

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Anatomy & Physiology

Heart rate is increased by the _____ nervous system.

A) sympathetic B) peripheral C) parasympathetic D) central

Anatomy & Physiology

The condition of shock is an example of failure of homeostatic mechanisms to compensate when one or more parts of the reflex control system are damaged

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Anatomy & Physiology

____________ organs are tissues and organs on which hormones act

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Anatomy & Physiology