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    The Purpose of Microvilli in the Small Intestine Is To
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The Purpose of Microvilli in the Small Intestine Is To

Question 132

Question 132

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The purpose of microvilli in the small intestine is to:


A) contribute to peristalsis
B) secrete digestive enzymes
C) sweep the food through
D) increase the surface area for absorption

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