-This figure shows an intestinal villus.What is the structure indicated by number 3?
A)Submucosal gland
B)Brunner gland
C)Lymphatic nodule
D)Plicae circulares
E)Mucous gland

Question

-This figure shows an intestinal villus.What is the structure indicated by number 3?
A)Submucosal gland 
B)Brunner gland 
C)Lymphatic nodule 
D)Plicae circulares 
E)Mucous gland

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure indicated by number 3 in an intestinal villus is a Lymphatic nodule. Lymphatic nodules are part of the immune system and are found in the mucosa of the small intestine, where they play a role in defending against pathogens.

-This Figure Shows an Intestinal Villus