The Finger-Like Projections of the Mucosa Lining the Small Intestine

Question

The finger-like projections of the mucosa lining the small intestine are called ________.
A) papillae
B) mesentery
C) villi
D) rugae

Accepted Answer

The finger-like projections of the mucosa lining the small intestine are called villi. Papillae are the small bumps on the tongue that help with taste sensation. Mesentery is a fold of the peritoneum that attaches the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall. Rugae are folds in the stomach lining that allow it to stretch when food is consumed.