The villi are finger like projections in our small intestine.Their function is to increase surface area of the small intestine so that nutrients are absorbed into the blood quicker
It's main job is to absorb the nutrients of food, deliver it to the bloodstream, and pass it to the large intestine. The large intestine then in turn passes it to the rectum and anus.
Well, the small intestine actually does a lot of the digesting. Inside of the small intestine are small, finger-like villi that absorbs nutrients. Without it, your digestive system can not function...