Match each layer of the gastrointestinal wall to its description.
-food molecules that are absorbed by mucosa enter the blood vessels of this tissue layer
A)mucosa
B)muscularis
C)serosa
D)submucosa

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The submucosa is the layer of the gastrointestinal wall where absorbed food molecules enter the blood vessels. It contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that support the mucosa.

Match Each Layer of the Gastrointestinal Wall to Its Description