Within the lamina propria, lying just below the epithelium, is the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), which ____
A) ?controls secretions from the mucosal glands
B) ?contains white blood cells and protects against ingested microorganisms
C) ?initiates peristalsis
D) ?secretes mucus, hormones, and digestive juices into the lumen
B
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