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What is the function of Villi and Microvilli in the small intestine?
What is the function of Villi and Microvilli in the small intestine?
- To store excess nutrients
- To decrease surface area for efficient absorption of nutrients
- To transport nutrients to other organs
- To increase surface area for better absorption of nutrients (correct)
What is the shape of Red Blood Cells, and what is its purpose?
What is the shape of Red Blood Cells, and what is its purpose?
- Irregular to prevent oxygen transport
- Spherical to decrease oxygen transport efficiency
- Cuboidal to store excess oxygen
- Biconcave to increase surface area for maximizing oxygen transport (correct)
What is the function of Alveoli in the respiratory system?
What is the function of Alveoli in the respiratory system?
- Provide enormous surface area for gas exchange (correct)
- Limit the surface area for gas exchange
- Store excess carbon dioxide
- Produce oxygen for the body
What surrounds each alveolus and facilitates gas exchange?
What surrounds each alveolus and facilitates gas exchange?
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