Which region(s) of the alimentary canal possess villi? Why?

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Which region(s) of the alimentary canal possess villi? Why?
O All regions of the alimentary canal because all epithelial cells possess villi.
O The stomach because it is responsible for more mechanical digestion than the other regions.
O The stomach, small intestine and large intestine because they are all lined by a simple columnar epithelium.
O The small intestine and large intestine because they are the longest and must move the chyme efficiently.
O The small intestine to increase the surface area for absorption.
Question 36
What is a common cause of gastric ulcers?
O consumption of spicy food
stress
O consumption of acidic food
O Helicobacter pylori
O displacement of the esophagus
Transcribed Image Text:Which region(s) of the alimentary canal possess villi? Why? O All regions of the alimentary canal because all epithelial cells possess villi. O The stomach because it is responsible for more mechanical digestion than the other regions. O The stomach, small intestine and large intestine because they are all lined by a simple columnar epithelium. O The small intestine and large intestine because they are the longest and must move the chyme efficiently. O The small intestine to increase the surface area for absorption. Question 36 What is a common cause of gastric ulcers? O consumption of spicy food stress O consumption of acidic food O Helicobacter pylori O displacement of the esophagus
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