The capillaries that nourish the epithelium and absorb digested nutrients lie in the ________.
A) adventitia
B) lamina propria
C) submucosa
D) serosa

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The lamina propria is the layer of loose connective tissue that lies beneath the epithelium in many mucous membranes, including the digestive tract. It contains capillaries that provide nutrients to the overlying epithelium and absorb digested nutrients. The adventitia, submucosa, and serosa are all layers that lie outside of the mucosa and do not contain capillaries that nourish the epithelium.

The Capillaries That Nourish the Epithelium and Absorb Digested Nutrients