Which layer of the alimentary canal wall forms irregular folds called rugae in the stomach?
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Correct answer: Mucosa
The mucosa is the innermost layer of the alimentary canal. In the stomach, it forms thick longitudinal folds called rugae that allow the stomach to expand when food is ingested.
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