Describe these structures and their function in the small intestines:

Question

Describe these structures and their function in the small intestines:
Villi _____
Smooth muscle ______
Intestinal glands _______

Answer 1

Villi increase surface area to help with absorption

Smooth muscles help push the food through the body

Intestinal glands secrete enzymes used to break down the food for digestion as well as replace surface membrane cells lost due to friction of food passing