Composed of loose connective tissue, the underlying layer of the mucus membrane is called the ____.
A) lamina propria
B) muscularis mucosa
C) adventitia
D) tunica intimas

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The lamina propria is the layer of loose connective tissue that lies beneath the epithelium of the mucous membrane. The muscularis mucosae is a smooth muscle layer found in some areas of the digestive tract. The adventitia is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds organs or structures like blood vessels that are not part of the digestive tract. The tunica intima is the innermost layer of a blood vessel.

Composed of Loose Connective Tissue, the Underlying Layer of the Mucus