The Ileum and Jejunum Are Suspended by Folds of the Peritoneum

question 10

Multiple Choice

The ileum and jejunum are suspended by folds of the peritoneum that contain an extensive vascular and nervous network. What are these folds called?

• A)Ligament of Treitz
• B)Mesentery
• C)Auerbach folds
• D)Lamina propria

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