Which layer of the alimentary canal is composed of simple squamous epithelium and areolar connective tissue?

A) Serosa
B) Submucosa
C) Muscularis externa
D) Mucosa


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) much higher than B) somewhat higher than C) equal to D) somewhat lower than E) much lower than

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Which body region is controlled by the largest area of the motor cortex?

A. Trunk B. Toes C. Neck D. Shoulder E. Fingers

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