Sheets of Serous Membrane That Hold the Digestive Tract in Place

Question

Sheets of serous membrane that hold the digestive tract in place are the ________.
A) mucosal lining
B) serosal lining
C) mesenteries
D) lamina propria

Accepted Answer

Mesenteries are sheets of serous membrane that hold the digestive tract in place. A is incorrect because mucosal lining refers to the inner lining of the digestive tract. B is incorrect because serosal lining refers to the outer lining of the digestive tract. D is incorrect because lamina propria refers to the layer of connective tissue found beneath the mucosal lining.