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1.6 Structure of Villus
Villi (singular: villus) are small, finger-like projections found in the inner lining of the small intestine. Each villus is covered by simple columnar epithelium and contains a blood capillary network and a lymph capillary called a lacteal.
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1.6 Structure of Villus
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Villi (singular: villus) are small, finger-like projections found in the inner lining of the small intestine. Each villus is covered by simple columnar epithelium and contains a blood capillary network and a lymph capillary called a lacteal. ---
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Villi (singular: villus) are small, finger-like projections found in the inner lining of the small intestine. Each villus is covered by simple columnar epithelium and contains a blood capillary network and a lymph capillary called a lacteal. ---
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Quick revision
- Villi (singular: villus) are small, finger-like projections found in the inner lining of the small intestine. Ea
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Important points
- Villi (singular: villus) are small, finger-like projections found in the inner lining of the small intestine. Ea
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Villi (singular: villus) are small, finger-like projections found in the inner lining of the small intestine. Ea
Villi (singular: villus) are small, finger-like projections found in the inner lining of the small intestine. Each villus is covered by simple columnar
- Definition
- Villi (singular: villus) are small, finger-like projections found in the inner lining of the small intestine. Each villus is covered by simple columnar
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