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Features Villi Microvilli Increase S.A Rich Blood Supply

Villi feature microvilli, a rich blood supply, single-layer epithelium, lacteals, intestinal glands, and membrane proteins to maximize absorption.

Villi in the small intestine have features like microvilli (increasing surface area), a rich blood supply, single-layer epithelium, lacteals, intestinal glands, and membrane proteins to facilitate absorption.

Front features of villi (6)
Back microvilli (increase S.A.), rich blood supply (rapid transport), single layer epithelium (minimal diffusion distance), lacteals (lipids into lymphatic system), intestinal glands (exocrine pits - digestive juices), membrane proteins (digested materials)

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