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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label J represents the mucosa, which is the innermost layer of the digestive tract and is composed of mucous epithelium, lamina propria, and muscularis mucosae. The other options, including mucosal glands, villi, and lamina propria, are components of the mucosa.