The broad band of loose connective tissue beneath the mucosa that contains blood vessels, lymph, and nerves is called the
A) mucosa.
B) submucosa.
C) muscularis.
D) serosa.
E) diverticulum.

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The submucosa is the layer of loose connective tissue containing blood vessels, lymph, and nerves located under the mucosa. The muscularis is the layer responsible for movement of the digestive tract, the serosa is the outermost layer of the digestive tract, and a diverticulum is an outpouching of the digestive tract wall.

The Broad Band of Loose Connective Tissue Beneath the Mucosa