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The singular form of "plicae" is "plica."

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What are rugae and plicae?

a plicae is a fold of the skin whereas a rugae is an expandable fold of an internal organ e.g stomach


The plicae circulares and intestinal villi are found in which of the four layers of the alimentary tube wall?

The plicae circulares and intestinal villi are found in the mucosa.


Are plicae circulares the same as circular folds?

Yes.


What is plicae circularis?

Plicae circulares is a term used to describe permanent folds of mucous inside of the small intestine. These folds are within the membranes and are only in the lower part of the duodenum and jejunum.


What are the inner folds of the small intestine called?

They are called "plicae circulares"


Which term doesn't belong villi plicae circulares rugae or microvilli?

rugae


What two digestive processes occur in small intestine?

plicae circulares and peristalsis


What are the plicae circulares used for?

Plicae circulares are folds in the small intestine that increase surface area for nutrient absorption. They help to slow down the movement of food and increase contact with the intestinal wall for efficient absorption of nutrients.


The plicae achieve maximun size and villi are most developed in the?

In the Jejunum of the Small intestine.


Which structures of the small intestines increases the surface area available for absorption?

Plicae and villi


Modifications of the intestinal wall the surface area for absorption?

Villi Microvilli Plicae Circulares


What is the functions of plicae circulares?

The plicae circulares slow down the food passing along the intestines. Because of their shape there is an increase in the surface area between the food and the walls on the intestines which allows more efficient absorption of nutrients from the chyme - the stuff that comes from the stomach.