For example, while the median pay for RNs in California is $46.38/hour, or about $96,470/year, RNs in the modest 51,000-resident city of Watsonville, CA, typically make more than $65/hour, or about $136,570 per year.
Best Answer: The small intestine incorporates three features which account for its huge absorptive surface area: 1.Mucosal folds: the inner surface of the small intestine is not flat, but thrown into circular folds, which not only increase surface area, but aid in mixing the ingesta by acting as baffles. 2.Villi: the mucosa forms multitudes of projections which protrude into the lumen and are covered with epithelial cells.
Circle the letter for the best response to each question. 1. The _____ is the major organ responsible for digestion and the _____ is the major site for absorption. a. stomach, small intestine c. small intestine, small intestine. b. stomach, large intestine d. small intestine, large intestine. 2. The function of saliva it to: a. moisten each mouthful of food. c. trigger the digestion of proteins.