![Diagram of the villi in the small intestine.](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/002/259/full/Villi-in-the-small-intestine20161028-31233-fb02ab.jpg?1674167902)
Millions of tiny finger-like structures called villi project inwards from the lining of the small intestine. The large surface area they present allows for rapid absorption of digestion products.
Millions of tiny finger-like structures called villi project inwards from the lining of the small intestine. The large surface area they present allows for rapid absorption of digestion products.