The function of the rugae on the stomach wall is to aid in digestion. This smooth's out as the stomach is filled with food.
These types of folds are called rugae, in the stomach they are the gastric rugae
both rugae and villi are specialized "folds". the rugae allow your stomach to expand when you eat (like a balloon) and the villi increase the surface area in your small intestine for nutrient absorption
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The organ structure rugae can be found in a number of anatomical structures in the body.
The folds of the stomach are called rugae.
These types of folds are called rugae, in the stomach they are the gastric rugae
The purpose is to allow the stomach to expand.
They are called gastric folds.
Stomach is lined by various folds of mucous membrane and muscle tissue. These folds are termed as Rugae. This results in the characteristic appearance of stomach on the endoscopy.
as the stomach fills with food and expands, the folds (rugae) disappear
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The folds of the stomach are called rugae. These folds are expandable, allowing the stomach to enlarge when filled with food and drink. When the stomach empties again, the rugae will fold, decreasing the volume of the stomach back to its original size.
both rugae and villi are specialized "folds". the rugae allow your stomach to expand when you eat (like a balloon) and the villi increase the surface area in your small intestine for nutrient absorption