The membrane that lines the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts consists of

A) simple squamous epithelium and dense irregular connective tissue
B) areolar and dense irregular connective tissue
C) epithelium and lamina propria
D) areolar tissue and lamina propria
E) simple squamous epithelium and areolar tissue

Areolar Tissue

A type of loose connective tissue that provides both elasticity and support, found throughout the body binding organs and tissues together.

Lamina Propria

A layer of connective tissue found beneath the epithelium in mucous membranes, providing support and nourishment.

Digestive Tracts

The digestive tracts refer to the series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, where digestion and absorption of food happen.