The_____ are protrusions into the lumen in the small intestine that create an increased surface area for nutrient absorption

A) villi
B) rugae
C) sphincters
D) uvula

A

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In order to enjoy their upcoming skiing trip, your family has gathered information about risk factors for high-altitude illnesses. Contributing factors that could make altitude illness worse include:

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