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Serous fluid is a lubricating fluid that reduces friction from the movement of the muscularis. It is secreted by cells of

 

Option: 1

Submucosa

 


Option: 2

Mucosa

 


Option: 3

Serosa

 


Option: 4

Muscularis

 


Answers (1)

 

Layers of Small Intestine:

  • The mucosa is made up of simple columnar epithelium. It secretes digestive enzymes and hormones.
  • The submucosa is the layer of dense, irregular connective tissue or loose connective tissue that supports the mucosa.
  • The muscularis is a region of muscle adjacent to the submucosa membrane. It is responsible for gut movement, or peristalsis. It usually has two distinct layers of smooth muscle: circular and longitudinal.
  • The serosa is a smooth membrane consisting of a thin layer of cells that secrete serous fluid and a thin layer of connective tissue. Serous fluid is a lubricating fluid that reduces friction from the movement of the muscularis.

The serosa is a smooth membrane consisting of a thin layer of cells that secrete serous fluid, and a thin layer of connective tissue. Serous fluid is a lubricating fluid that reduces friction from the movement of the muscularis. Hence, the correct answer is option c.

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