What is the purpose of the intestinal villi and microvilli?

a. increase surface for maximum absorption
b. increase surface area for maximum infiltration of capillary beds
c. decrease area for bacterial growth
d. increase area for bacterial growth
e. increase the area for the serosa


A

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