Which layer of the GI tract covers the entire intestine?
A) Muscle layer
B) Middle layer
C) Inner layer
D) Outer layer

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The walls of the GI tract consist of 5 layers: the inner layer, the submucosal or middle layer, the submucosal connective tissue (lamina propria), muscle layers (longitudinal and circular), and peritoneum (outer layer). The outer layer or the peritoneum of the GI tract functions to attach and cover the entire intestine.

Which Layer of the GI Tract Covers the Entire Intestine