GENERAL HISTOLOGY

SMALL INTESTINE

BODY OF STOMACH

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which structure does not aide with absorption in the small intestines?

A	villi
B	plicae
C	rugae
D	lacteal

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -So the correct answer is ‘Monoglycerides’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Whereas, rugae are absent or not formed in the small intestine, large intestine and oesophagus. The muscular layer releases the stomach acid which is regulated by histamine hormone. Hence the correct answer is option D. Note: Rugae only manifests when an organ or tissue is relaxed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Finger-shaped structures called villi line the entire small intestine. They help absorb nutrients.

Detailed explanation-4: -The region or organ of the digestive system in which rugae are found is the stomach lining. The gastric rugae are folds within the stomach lining that will stretch and allow for stomach expansion when filled with food.

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