Villus structure and function How is its structure related to its role in absorption and transport of the products of digestion ?
Villi on the walls of the small intestine There are folds in the walls of the intestines. The walls of these folds are covered in villi.
A Villus – it’s structure Describe the shape: What is inside a villus? What are the surface cells called?
A Villus – how does each part help to do absorption of digested nutrients? Epithelial cells: Blood Capillaries: Lacteal:
A Villus – how does each cell transport nutrients away from the small intestine lumen? Epithelial cells: Blood Capillaries: Lacteal:
Summary What are the key points to remember about: Structure of Villus Absorption of digested nutrients Transport of absorbed nutrients