Is there any reason for the intestine to be coiled with many folds ? I

1.	Is there any reason for the intestine to be coiled with many folds ? In what way it is helpful during the process of digestion? (OR) Small intestine is similar to a coiled pipe. Give reason.
Answer» 1. Yes, there is a reason for the intestine to be coiled with many folds. 2. The coiled and folded nature of intestine slows down the passage of food along the intestine and afford an increased surface area for absorption. 3. It also increases the surface area for the intestine to increase the absorption of nutrients through finger-like projections villi. 4. The folded and coiled intestine absorbs nutrients and water more than they breakdown.

Is there any reason for the intestine to be coiled with many folds ? In what way it is helpful during the process of digestion? (OR) Small intestine is similar to a coiled pipe. Give reason.

Answer»

1. Yes, there is a reason for the intestine to be coiled with many folds.

2. The coiled and folded nature of intestine slows down the passage of food along the intestine and afford an increased surface area for absorption.

3. It also increases the surface area for the intestine to increase the absorption of nutrients through finger-like projections villi.

4. The folded and coiled intestine absorbs nutrients and water more than they breakdown.