Question #717a0
1 Answer
Jan 18, 2018
To increase the surface area for the absorption of nutrients.
Explanation:
The Intestines have these folds, along with other adaptations, including small finger-like projections called Villi, both of which increase the surface area of the digestive tract to assist in better absorbing nutrients. It can be thought of as similar to how the brain has similar folds, allowing it to increase surface area in a confined space. I hope that fully answered your question.
