The Layer of Connective Tissue Between the Digestive Epithelium and a Layer

Question

The layer of connective tissue between the digestive epithelium and a layer of smooth muscle is the
A) lamina propria.
B) muscularis mucosae.
C) submucosa.
D) submucosal plexus.
E) myenteric plexus.

Accepted Answer

The lamina propria is the layer of connective tissue located directly beneath the epithelium of the digestive tract, providing support and nourishment to the epithelium.