Question

1. Name the organ of the digestive system this tissue come from. 2. Name 2 features seen here that increase surface area for absorption. LU

Answer 1

1. The digestive system is made up of organs that are important for digesting food and liquids. These include the mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.

2.The absorptive surface area of the small intestine is increased by plicae circulares, villi, and microvilli.