Which of the following is the correct arrangement of the duodenal epithelium in the order of largest to smallest?
A) Villi, microvilli, circular folds
B) Circular folds, villi, microvilli
C) Microvilli, villi, circular folds
D) Microvilli, circular folds, villi

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The correct order from largest to smallest is circular folds (also known as plicae circulares), villi, and microvilli. Circular folds are large folds of the mucosa and submucosa, villi are finger-like projections on the folds, and microvilli are tiny projections on the surface of the epithelial cells of the villi.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Arrangement of the Duodenal