Figure 16-1 Structural Components of the Digestive Tract
Use Figure 16-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label I represents which structure(s)?
A) mucosal glands
B) muscularis mucosa
C) villi
D) mucous epithelium
E) lamina propria

Question

Figure 16-1 Structural Components of the Digestive Tract
Use Figure 16-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label I represents which structure(s)?
A) mucosal glands 
B) muscularis mucosa 
C) villi 
D) mucous epithelium 
E) lamina propria

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label I represents the lamina propria, which is a layer of connective tissue that lies beneath the mucous epithelium and contains blood vessels, nerves, and immune cells.