The Lining of the Digestive Tract is Called the _______

Question

The lining of the digestive tract is called the _______.
A) submucosa
B) mucosa
C) visceral peritoneum
D) adventitia

Accepted Answer

The mucosa is the inner lining of the digestive tract that is responsible for the absorption of nutrients. It contains specialized cells and glands that secrete digestive enzymes and mucus. The submucosa is a layer of connective tissue that contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves. The visceral peritoneum is the serous membrane that covers the organs of the abdominal cavity. The adventitia is a layer of connective tissue that anchors organs to surrounding structures.