What are rugae?
A) folds in the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption
B) folds in the large intestine that increase the surface area for absorption
C) folds in the stomach that can flatten to expand the stomach volume
D) a motility pattern of the large intestine
E) a motility pattern of the stomach

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Rugae are folds in the stomach lining that allow the stomach to expand when needed, such as after a large meal. These folds flatten out as the stomach stretches, increasing its internal volume without increasing external size.

What Are Rugae