Identify the tissue that is correctly matched with its appropriate function.
A) lamina propria: provides passage for nutrients absorbed by the GI tract to enter the blood
B) muscularis mucosae: facilitates voluntary swallowing
C) submucosa: lines the abdominal cavity and covers the organs within that cavity
D) muscularis externa: provides the GI tract with distensibility and elasticity
E) peritoneum: increases surface area for digestion and absorption

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The lamina propria, a layer of loose connective tissue found beneath the epithelium of the mucosa of the digestive tract, indeed provides a supportive framework and contains capillaries through which nutrients absorbed by the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can enter the blood.

Identify the Tissue That Is Correctly Matched with Its Appropriate