What you’ll learn5 learning objectivesChoose one objective for a focused lesson, or study the complete topic.7.5.1Small intestine is the region where• State that the small intestine is the region where nutrients are absorbedSyllabus objective7.5.2Most water is absorbed from the small• State that most water is absorbed from the small intestine but that some is also absorbed from the colonSyllabus objective7.5.3Significance of villi and microvilli• Explain the significance of villi and microvilli in increasing the internal surface area of the small intestineSyllabus objective7.5.4Structure of a villus• Describe the structure of a villusSyllabus objective7.5.5Roles of capillaries and lacteals• Describe the roles of capillaries and lacteals in villiSyllabus objective