In the vertebrate gut, blood and lymph vessels that carry absorbed nutrients to the rest of the body are found in the

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The submucosa layer of the vertebrate gut contains blood and lymph vessels that are responsible for carrying absorbed nutrients to the rest of the body. The mucosal epithelium is responsible for absorption of nutrients, the lumen is the empty space within the gut, the peritoneum is the outermost layer of the gut, and the circular muscle layer is responsible for peristalsis.

In the Vertebrate Gut, Blood and Lymph Vessels That Carry