Plicae circulares are
A) sacculations in the colon.
B) circumferential folds in the mucosa and submucosa of the small intestine.
C) abnormal structures formed by excessive pressure in the small intestine.
D) fingerlike projections on the surface of the mucosa of the small intestine.
E) ridges in the wall of the stomach.

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Plicae circulares are circular folds found in the mucosa and submucosa of the small intestine, which help increase surface area for absorption.

Plicae Circulares Are