The layers of stomach and intestinal wall closest to the intestinal lumen are called
A)villi.
B)microvilli.
C)tissue.
D)mucosa.
E)epithelial tissuE.

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The layers of the stomach and intestinal wall closest to the intestinal lumen are collectively called the mucosa, which is composed of three layers: the epithelial layer, the lamina propria, and the muscularis mucosae. The epithelial layer is the layer closest to the lumen and is responsible for nutrient absorption.

The Layers of Stomach and Intestinal Wall Closest to the Intestinal