Match each of the following structures with its corresponding location or description.
-layer of the GI tract that contains Meissner plexus
A)Sublingual salivary gland
B)Submucosa layer
C)Dentin
D)Muscularis layer
E)Mucosa layer
F)Parotid salivary gland
G)Enamel
H)Submandibular salivary gland
I)Tongue
J)Serosa layer

Question

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The submucosa layer of the GI tract contains the Meissner plexus, a network of nerves involved in regulating secretions and blood flow.

Answer: D 
 The muscularis layer of the GI tract contains smooth muscle fibers that help move food through the digestive system.

Answer: E 
 The mucosa layer of the GI tract lines the lumen of the digestive system and is responsible for absorption and secretion.

Answer: I 
 The tongue is a muscle located in the oral cavity that plays an important role in taste, speech, and swallowing.

Answer: J 
 The serosa layer of the GI tract is the outermost layer and is responsible for protecting and supporting the underlying structures.

Match Each of the Following Structures with Its Corresponding Location