ABDOMINAL
GASTROINTESTINAL
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Question
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Large mucosal folds formed when the stomach is empty are called ____
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the rugae
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the fundus
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the muscularis layer
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the pyloric sphincter
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In the stomach, the empty state is contracted and its mucosa and submucosa are released into detached folds called rugae. These rugae are also known as gastric folds or gastric rugae. When the stomach is distended with food, the rugae are ironed out and flat.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mucosa (mucous membrane) is the innermost layer lining the lumen of the alimentary canal. Since it secretes mucus to lubricate the inner lining of the gut it is called mucosa . This layer forms irregular folds called rugae in the stomach.
Detailed explanation-3: -> Rugae-When there is an empty stomach, the lining that is present is thrown up as folds. These are termed as the Rugae.
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