Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
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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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