Multiple Choice Questions on Gastrointestinal Disorders Related

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The tunica submucosa and mucosa of the stomach are thrown into large folds called

  • A. epiploic appendages.
  • B. rugae.
  • C. plicae cirulares.
  • D. villi.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: rugae. Rugae are large folds in the tunica submucosa and mucosa of the stomach that allow for expansion when the stomach is full. Epiploic appendages (A) are fatty projections on the serosa of the large intestine. Plicae circulares (C) are circular folds in the small intestine for increasing surface area. Villi (D) are finger-like projections in the small intestine for absorption. Rugae specifically refer to the folds in the stomach lining, making them the correct answer.