The hollow space inside of the digestive tract is the ________.
A)lumen
B)goblet
C)peristaltic space
D)mesentary

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The lumen refers to the hollow space inside of the digestive tract through which food passes. Option B (goblet) is a type of cell in the lining of the digestive tract that secretes mucus. Option C (peristaltic space) is not a proper term. Option D (mesentery) is a thin tissue that attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall and contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.

The Hollow Space Inside of the Digestive Tract Is the ________