The________ is a layer of epithelial cells on the outer side of the serosa that secretes a watery lubricating fluid that makes it easier for organs to slide past one another.
A) submucosa
B) endothelium
C) mesentery
D) mesothelium
E) myenteric plexus

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The mesothelium is the correct answer because it is a layer of epithelial cells that lines the body's serous cavities, such as the pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium, and secretes a lubricating fluid that allows organs to move smoothly against each other.

The________ Is a Layer of Epithelial Cells on the Outer