Question

Meissners plexus and Auerbachs plexus of gastrointestinal tract occur respectively in

• A. Submucosa and mucosa
• B. Mucosa and muscularis externa
• C. Submucosa and muscularis externa
• D. Lamina propia and muscularis mucosa

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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. The myenteric plexus and auerbach plexus are responsible for the peristaltic movement of the bowels.

So, the correct answer is option C.