2. The mesentery (MESS un tayr ee) is a structure that connects the loops of the small intestine. The mesentery binds the intestine together so that it can’t get tangled or twisted. The mesentery also carries blood, nerve signals, and lymph fluids to and from the intestine. Scientists recently classified the mesentery as an organ. What must be true if the mesentery is an organ? Choose the three statements that apply. *