When Empty, the Mucosa of the Stomach Contains Large Folds

Question

When empty, the mucosa of the stomach contains large folds called
A)gastric pits
B)gastric glands
C)rugae
D)peritoneum
E)plicae

Accepted Answer

The folds in the mucosa of the stomach are called rugae. Gastric pits are small indentations in the mucosa that lead to gastric glands. Peritoneum is the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. Plicae are folds found in the wall of the small intestine.