Question

lo 5.1. what is the function of the villi and microvilli?
to absorb nutrients from digested food.
to help move food along the digestive tract.
to filter waste products in the digestive tract.
to secrete digestive enzymes for the breakdown of food.
to provide structural support to the digestive tract.

Explanation:

Villi and microvilli are located in the small intestine. Their structure (finger - like projections for villi and even smaller projections on villi for microvilli) increases the surface area. This increased surface area is crucial for the absorption of nutrients (such as amino acids, simple sugars, fatty acids, etc.) from the digested food that passes through the small intestine.

Answer:

To absorb nutrients from digested food.