A mucosa consists of
A)an epithelium.
B)an underlying layer of areolar tissue.
C)stratified squamous cells.
D)both an epithelium and an underlying layer of areolar tissue.
E)both an underlying layer of areolar tissue and stratified squamous cells.

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A mucosa consists of both an epithelium and an underlying layer of areolar tissue. This combination creates a lining to protect the underlying structures and allows for the secretion and absorption of substances. Stratified squamous cells may be present in some mucosal linings, but this is not a universal characteristic.

A Mucosa Consists of