Name the following with reference to the alimentary canal:
$(a)$ $(i)$ The largest gland.
$(ii)$ The gland that secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormones.
$(iii)$ The part where digested food is absorbed.
$(b)$ What are villi? Mention their function.

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(N/A) $(i)$ Liver.
$(ii)$ Pancreas.
$(iii)$ Small intestine.
$(b)$ Villi are numerous finger-like projections present in the inner lining of the small intestine.
Function: They increase the surface area for the absorption of digested food.

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