Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine

Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following questions:
-Which of the following is not true of the structure labeled "5"?
A) contributes to the mesentery of the small intestine
B) has a simple squamous epithelium
C) is part of the visceral peritoneum
D) is called the serosa
E) contains mucus glands

Question

Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine
 
Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following questions:
-Which of the following is not true of the structure labeled "5"?
A) contributes to the mesentery of the small intestine 
B) has a simple squamous epithelium 
C) is part of the visceral peritoneum 
D) is called the serosa 
E) contains mucus glands

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure labeled "5" refers to the serosa, which is a layer of the abdominal organ that does not contain mucus glands. Mucus glands are typically found in the mucosa layer, not the serosa.

Figure 24-2 the Wall of the Small Intestine