Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 15CP
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The uniqueness of muscular layer of the esophagus from the other segments of the digestive tract.

Introduction:

There is functional difference between the esophagus and the stomach. Esophagus functions only in the passage of food towards the stomach and no digestive function takes place in the esophagus. Whereas in the stomach the major digestive functions occur. There is also anatomical difference between the esophagus and other parts of the digestive tract.

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Chapter 24 Solutions

Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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