Folds formed from the mucosa and submucosa that are perpendicular to the long axis of the duodenum are called?

A) intestinal glands.
B) lacteals
C) microvilli.
D) plicae circulares
E) villi.


Answer: D) plicae circulares

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

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