The Authors of the Text Use Two Analogies to Explain

question 2

Multiple Choice

The authors of the text use two analogies to explain why there are so many

• A) the story of the blind men and the elephant
• B) a hologram
• C) the story of the eagle and the mouse
• D) A and B only
• E) A and C only

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Definitions:

Submucosa

A layer of tissue beneath the mucosa, containing blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics, supporting the mucosa.

Plicae Circularis

Plicae circulares are circular folds of the inner lining of the intestine, which increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients.

Intestinal Villi

Small, finger-like projections that extend into the lumen of the small intestine, greatly increasing its surface area for nutrient absorption.

Intestinal Glands

Glands located in the lining of the small and large intestines that secrete digestive enzymes and other substances to aid in digestion and nutrient absorption.