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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q26

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The inner walls of the small intestine have thousands of finger-like outgrowths. These are called:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Villi.

  • The small intestine is highly coiled and is about 7.5 metres long. It receives secretions from the liver and the pancreas.
  • The inner walls of the small intestine have thousands of finger-like outgrowths. These are called villi (singular villus).
  • The villi increase the surface area for absorption of the digested food.