Identify the Tissue That Is Correctly Matched with Its Appropriate

question 30

Multiple Choice

Identify the tissue that is correctly matched with its appropriate function.

• A) lamina propria: provides passage for nutrients absorbed by the GI tract to enter the blood
• B) muscularis mucosae: facilitates voluntary swallowing
• C) submucosa: lines the abdominal cavity and covers the organs within that cavity
• D) muscularis externa: provides the GI tract with distensibility and elasticity
• E) peritoneum: increases surface area for digestion and absorption

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