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In the gastrointestinal tract, the Meissner's plexus and the Auerbach's plexus occur respectively in the

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Lamina propria and muscularis mucosa

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Submucosa and muscularis externa

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Submucosa and mucosa

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Mucosa and muscularis extema

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Solution

The correct option is B Submucosa and muscularis externa
Meissner's plexus lies in the submucosa of the intestinal wall while Auerbach's plexus are located between the inner circular and outer longitudinal layers of the muscularis externa.

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