The capillaries that nourish the epithelium and absorb digested nutrients lie in the .

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The lamina propria is a layer of loose connective tissue that underlies the epithelium of many mucous membranes, including the digestive tract. It contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and glands that nourish the epithelium and absorb digested nutrients. The serosa, adventitia, and muscularis mucosae are layers of the digestive tract that are not directly involved in nutrient absorption or nourishment of the epithelium.

The Capillaries That Nourish the Epithelium and Absorb Digested Nutrients