HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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What fold are in the stomach that help it to expand
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rugae
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peritoneum
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mesentry
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pepsin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The gastric folds (or gastric rugae) are coiled sections of tissue that exist in the mucosal and submucosal layers of the stomach. They provide elasticity by allowing the stomach to expand when a bolus enters it.
Detailed explanation-2: -When the stomach is empty, the inside has small folds called rugae. Rugae allow the stomach to expand to accommodate large meals. They also grip the food inside the stomach to help physically break it down.
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