Asked by Cesar Miranda on May 16, 2024
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Which of the following layers of the alimentary canal wall has blood vessels that carry nutrients away?
A) Mucosa
B) Submucosa
C) Muscular layer
D) Serosa
E) Peritoneum
Alimentary Canal
The digestive tract from the mouth to the anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption.
Submucosa
The layer of the alimentary canal located between the mucosa and the muscular layer.
Nutrients
Substances obtained from food and used by our bodies for growth, energy, and maintaining health.
- Understand the construction and functionality of the alimentary canal, with a focus on its layers and the passage of items through the canal.
Verified Answer
KH
keondra hattenMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The submucosa layer of the alimentary canal wall contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves. The blood vessels in this layer are responsible for carrying absorbed nutrients away from the gut to the rest of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the construction and functionality of the alimentary canal, with a focus on its layers and the passage of items through the canal.