Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 47.3, Problem 2SB
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The four layers of the mammalian gut and the layer responsible for peristalsis.

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The alimentary canal is a hollow, tubular structure that opens at the mouth and ends at the anus. It is also known as the digestive tract or gut. It consists of various accessory organs and is involved in the digestion of food. It is divided into four basic tissue layers.

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