1. Villus structure and function
How is its structure related to its role in absorption and transport of the products of digestion ?

2. 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.

3. A Villus – it’s structure
Describe the shape:
What is inside a villus?
What are the surface cells called?

4. A Villus – how does each part help to do absorption of digested nutrients?
Epithelial cells:
Blood Capillaries:
Lacteal:

5. A Villus – how does each cell transport nutrients away from the small intestine lumen?
Epithelial cells:
Blood Capillaries:
Lacteal:

6. Summary What are the key points to remember about: Structure of Villus
Absorption of digested nutrients
Transport of absorbed nutrients