Question

The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

Answer 1

Question: The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

Answer: Villi

During the process of digestion, the food passes from the stomach into the small intestine.The nutrients from the food are absorbed through the inner lining of the small intestine. The inner lining of the small intestine is covered with millions of tiny finger-like projections called villi which absorb the nutrients in to blood. Each villi contains even smaller hair- like structures called microvilli. These structures give the small intestine a huge surface area allowing for more absoption of nutrients.