What is the importance of the mesenteries?
A)they increase the surface area available for absorption in the small intestine
B)they produce enzymes to increase the digestion of proteins and fats in the small intestine
C)they support and stabilize organs of the abdominal cavity and provide a passageway for blood vessels,nerves,and lymphatic vessels
D)they consist of smooth muscle that contracts to push food along the digestive tract
E)they produce hormones that regulate the activities of the digestive organs

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Mesenteries are connective tissue sheets that support and stabilize the organs of the abdominal cavity, such as the intestines, pancreas, and spleen. They also provide a pathway for blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels.

Answer: A 
 Mesenteries increase the surface area available for absorption in the small intestine. They suspend the small intestine from the posterior abdominal wall and prevent it from collapsing onto itself, thus increasing its surface area for absorption.

Answer: None of the above 
 The mesenteries do not produce enzymes, consist of smooth muscle, or produce hormones. These functions are carried out by other structures in the digestive system.

What Is the Importance of the Mesenteries