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Which tunic of the stomach is constructed of simple columnar epithelium composed entirely of mucous cells?

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Answer:

Mucosa

Step-by-step explanation:

The stomach wall can be subdivided into:

• Mucosa- consists of the epithelium that secrete mucus (contains the glands and the gastric pits) and the lamina propria

• Submuscosa- consists of fibrous connective tissue

• Muscularis externa-consists of three layers, responsible for movement and break down of the food

• Serosa-consists of connective tissue continuous with the peritoneum.

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