Of the three different layers of tissue in the wall of the trachea, the outermost layer is the
A) adventitia.
B) lamina propria.
C) submucosa.
D) muscularis.

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The adventitia is the outermost layer of the trachea, consisting of connective tissue that anchors the trachea to surrounding structures such as the esophagus and blood vessels. The lamina propria and submucosa are inner layers of the trachea, while the muscularis is not present in the trachea.

Of the Three Different Layers of Tissue in the Wall