Which Layer of the Digestive Tract Has a Layer of Areolar

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the digestive tract has a layer of areolar tissue that surrounds the muscularis mucosae?

• A)submucosa
• B)digestive epithelium
• C)muscularis mucosae
• D)lamina propria
• E)mucosa

---

Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty material that encases the axons of some neurons, serving as an insulating layer that enhances the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Insulation

Insulation refers to materials used to reduce the rate of heat transfer, or the method of installing such materials to help maintain a desired temperature in buildings or protective clothing.

Proximate Explanation

An explanation that focuses on the immediate cause or mechanism of a biological trait or behavior.