Which Tissue Layer Contributes to the Creation of the Mesentery

Question

Which tissue layer contributes to the creation of the mesentery?
A) serosa
B) submucosa
C) mucosa
D) muscularis externa

Accepted Answer

The mesentery is a double layer of peritoneum that attaches the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall. The serosa is the outermost layer of the gastrointestinal tract and contributes to the formation of the mesentery.