For the Majority of the GI Tract, Which Layer(s) of the Wall

question 98

Multiple Choice

For the majority of the GI tract, which layer(s) of the wall contain smooth muscle?

• A) Muscularis only
• B) Mucosa and adventitia
• C) Serosa only
• D) Mucosa and muscularis
• E) Submucosa and muscularis

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Definitions:

Humoral

Related to body fluids, especially regarding the immune response mediated by antibodies in the bloodstream.

Lipid-soluble Hormone

A hormone that can pass through the cell membrane and interact with internal receptors due to its ability to dissolve in lipids.

Fenestrated Capillaries

Capillaries with pores in their endothelial lining, allowing for increased permeability to fluids and small molecules.

Proteases

Enzymes that break down proteins by cleaving peptide bonds, playing essential roles in digestion, immune function, and cell regulation.