Sandwiched Between the Layer of Circular and Longitudinal Muscle in the Muscularis

question 82

Multiple Choice

Sandwiched between the layer of circular and longitudinal muscle in the muscularis externa is the

• A) submucosa.
• B) myenteric plexus.
• C) submucosal plexus.
• D) mucosa.
• E) muscularis mucosa.

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Definitions:

Impulses

Electrical or chemical signals that transmit information along neurons, enabling communication within the nervous system.

Muscles

Tissues in the body composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.

Circulation

The process by which blood is pumped by the heart through the vascular system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to and removing waste products from cells.

Acupuncture

A complementary medical practice that entails stimulating certain points on the body, most often with a needle penetrating the skin, to alleviate pain or to help treat various health conditions.