The muscle tone of the ________ along the colon contracts it lengthwise, causing its walls to bulge and form pouches called ________.

A. taeniae coli; haustra
B. internal sphincters; omental (epiploic) appendages
C. haustra; taeniae coli
D. circular folds; ceca
E. internal sphincters; ceca


Answer: A

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