The gastroenterologist has just determined that you have a blockage in your jejunum and he will have to perform surgery, making a small incision in the wall to remove the obstruction. What tunic will be cut first?

A. Submucosa
B. Adventitia
C. Tunica muscularis
D. Serosa
E. Mucosa


Answer: D

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