The areolar connective tissue found immediately beneath the epithelium of the digestive tract is called

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The areolar connective tissue found immediately beneath the epithelium of the digestive tract is called lamina propria. The lamina propria along with the overlying epithelium is collectively known as the mucosa. The basement membrane is a layer of extracellular matrix that separates the epithelium from underlying tissue, and the plica refers to the folds in the mucosa that increase surface area for absorption. Therefore, the only correct option is D.

The Areolar Connective Tissue Found Immediately Beneath the Epithelium of the Digestive