The Ileum and Jejunum Are Suspended by Folds of the Peritoneum,which

question 49

Multiple Choice

The ileum and jejunum are suspended by folds of the peritoneum,which is called the _____,that contain(s) an extensive vascular and nervous network.

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

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