Concept explainers
Introduction:
In the animal body, the mucosa is found as the intestinal membrane. It is found in the linings of several organs of the gastrointestinal tract and performs the various functions.
Answer to Problem 1Q
Correct answer:
The correct answer is option (c) the limbs.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer:
Option (c) the limbs. Mucosa tissue is a layer of smooth muscle found in the internal organs of the body, not in the limbs of the body. So, the correct answer is an option (c).
Explanation for the incorrect answer:
Option (a) lactating breast. The mucosa exists in the lactating breast. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (b) urogenital tract. The animals, urogenital is found as the internal part of the body. In this mucosa, membranes are found to perform the function of absorption, transporting nutrients, and secretion. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (d) gastrointestinal tract. In the animals, the gastrointestinal tract is found as the internal part of the body. In these membranes, the mucosa is found to perform the function of absorption and secretion. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (e) salivary glands. In the animals, salivary glands are found as the part of the digestive tube. In this mucosa, membranes are found to perform the function of absorption and secretion. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (f) lachrymal glands. Mucosa tissues is a layer of smooth muscle found in the lachrymal glands which are located above the lateral end of the eye. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (g) In the animals, respiratory tract found as the part of the digestive tube. In this mucosa, membranes are found to perform the function of absorption and secretion. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (h) In the animals, pancreas found as the part of the digestive tube. In this mucosa, membranes are found to perform the function of absorption and secretion. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Mucosa tissue is a layer of smooth muscle found in the internal organs of the body, not in the limbs of the body. So, the correct answer is an option (c).
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