Which of the following contains the mucous membrane, but not the mesentery?
A) submucosa
B) muscularis externa
C) mucosa
D) myenteric plexus
E) serosa

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The mucosa is the innermost layer of the gastrointestinal tract, which contains the mucous membrane responsible for secretion and absorption. The mesentery is a fold of the peritoneum that attaches the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, spleen, and other organs to the posterior wall of the abdomen, which is not part of the mucosa.

Which of the Following Contains the Mucous Membrane, but Not