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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
How many folds are in the small intestine?
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.
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 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 connects the folds of the small intestine to the abdominal wall?
Peritoneum
How thousands of folds and sub-folds in the small intestine help in digestion?
It increases the surface area available for absorption of digestion nutrients.
What destroys old blood cells and lies within the folds of the small intestine?
spleen
What are projections that cover the folds of the small intestines are called?
rugae It's not rugae - for stomach. Small intestine wall is plicae circulares.
