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-Has lacteal for absorption of fatty acids and glycerol and transport them to lymphatic vessels
-Numerous mitchondria for absorption on of food by active transport
-Thin walled/ epithelium to reduce distance for diffusing molecules hence fast rate of absorption.
-Has microvilli to increase surface area for maintain a steep concentration
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