Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks

Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. Not all vocabulary terms will be used to complete the sentences. Reset Help 1. The three structural features of the small intestine that increase its surface area are the the villi, and the microvilli Jejunum circular folds 2. The finger-like projections that cover the circular folds of the small intestine and contribute to the increased surface area of the small intestine are called microvilli enterocytes 3. The absorptive cells that line the wall of the intestine are called duodenum 4. The hair-like projections that cover the surface of an enterocyte and contribute to the increased ileocecal valve U surface area of the small intestine are called capillaries 5. The collective term for the carpet of microvilli that covers the enterocytes of the small intestine is the lacteal brush border 6. Each villus contains a lymphatic vessel called a that absorbs fat-soluble nutrients ileum into the lymph fluid. pyloric sphincter 7. The tiny blood vessels located in each villus that absorb water-soluble nutrients into the bloodstream are 8. The first section of small intestine, receiving chyme from the stomach, is called the 9. The middle portion of the small intestine is called the 10. The last portion, or segment, of the small intestine is called the

Solution

1. Duodenum ,jejunum,ilium.

2.circular folds.

3. enterocytes,

4.micro villi.

5. villi.

6.lacteal.

7. ileocecal valve.

8. Duodenum.

9.jejunum

10.ileum