Microvilli are found on cells of the inner surface of the small intestine, where they
A) slow the movement of food through the digestive tract.
B) increase the absorption of nutrients from digested food.
C) sense the presence of food in the digestive tract.
D) push food along the digestive tract.
E) protect the intestinal lining from irritants or toxins in the food.
B
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A. Gastrocnemius B. Extensor hallucis longus C. Extensor digitorum longus D. Fibularis tertius E. Tibialis anterior
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A shallow groove on the surface of the cerebral cortex is called a
A. ventricle. B. gyrus. C. sulcus. D. lobe.