The areolar connective tissue found deep in the epithelial lining of the digestive tract is called ________.
A) basement membrane
B) mucosa
C) plica
D) lamina propria
E) adventitia

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The areolar connective tissue found deep in the epithelial lining of the digestive tract is called the lamina propria. The lamina propria is found in the mucosa, which is the innermost layer of the digestive tract. Therefore, the correct answer is D, lamina propria.

The Areolar Connective Tissue Found Deep in the Epithelial Lining