Structure of the Gut Wall 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyNutritionA2/A-levelWJEC Created by: charleyCreated on: 13-08-18 12:36 Serosa Outermost layer, tough connective tissue. Reduces friction. 1 of 6 Longitudinal Muscle Outer muscle, causes peristalsis. Alternates with circular muscle 2 of 6 Circular Muscle Inner muscle, causes peristalsis. Alternates with longitudinal muscle 3 of 6 Submucosa Connective tissue containing blood and lymph vessels and nerves 4 of 6 Mucosa Innermost layer. Lines the gut wall 5 of 6 Lamina Propria Below the epithelium of the mucosa. A layer of connective tissue containing cells of the immune system 6 of 6
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