Which of the following locations contains dense irregular connective tissue?
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Correct answer: Submucosa of the digestive tract
The submucosa of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines contains dense irregular connective tissue. This layer supports the mucosa and allows the organs to withstand the varying stresses of peristalsis and bolus passage.
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