The longitudinal muscle layer of the large intestine forms three distinct muscle bands called:

(a) sigmoid colon
(b) teniae coli
(c) haustrae
(d) epiploic appendages


Ans: (b) teniae coli

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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