what is a villi?

villi is the finger like structure which helps in increasing the surface area for absorption of digested food

The inner lining of the small intestine has millions of tiny finger-like projections called the villi . These projections increase the surface area of the small intestine for efficient food absorption.

The finger like projection which are present in the small intestineare known as Villi. They expand the surface area and absorb the digested food. The food particles then becomes suitable for intake by body cells. It is transported to all the body part through blood vessels.