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It's impossible to count. The entire structure of the small intestine is folded and coiled so it's impossible to identify individual folds. Also the small intestine can move around within the abdomen, so changes in shape are normal.
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When you die does the small intestine shrink?
No, the length increases. When you are alive, the muscles are contracted in folds, and when you die, these folds relax, expanding the small intestine.
What are Folds in the small intestine called?
permanent folds are called plicae circulares temporary folds are called rugae.
WHAT ARE TINY FINGERLIKE PROJECTIONS THAT COVER THE FOLDS OF UR SMALL INTESTINE?
The villi are the tiny finger-like projections that cover the folds of the small intestine. The singular of villi is villus.
Deep folds of the mucosa and submucosa that extend completely around the circumference of the small intestine?
circular folds
What increases the surface área of the small intestine?
The surface is made up of many small wrinkled folds which increases the surface area.
What are the inner folds of the small intestine called?
They are called "plicae circulares"
Which of these forms large surface area of the small intestine?
folds and villi
What is many tiny folds in the surface of the cells that line the small intestine?
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What forms the large surface area of the small intetestine?
Many folds and tiny microvilli line the small intestine. The microvilli are like tiny fingers and these help increase the surface area.
What are the deep ridges in the small intestine mucosa?
The circular folds or plicae circularis are the permanent folds or ridges of the mucosa.
What are the tiny folds inside the small intestine?
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What connects the folds of the small intestine to the abdominal wall?
Peritoneum
