Rugae
These types of folds are called rugae, in the stomach they are the gastric rugae
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They are called gastric folds.
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the Rugae
The folds of the stomach are called rugae.
Rugae
These types of folds are called rugae, in the stomach they are the gastric rugae
The inner lining of the stomach contains wrinkles known as gastric folds. These gastric folds allow the stomach to stretch to accommodate large amounts of food. There are also mucous cells and gastric pits in the inner lining that mucous to protect the stomach.
They are the large, impermanent folds of the stomach.
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.
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