Villi in the smallintestine increase the surface area of the gut, which helps in the absorption of food.
小肠绒毛增加了小肠的表面积,有助于营养吸收。
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Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks and damages the villiof the smallintestine upon the consumption of gluten - a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.