HUMAN BIOLOGY
HUMAN BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260233032
Author: Mader
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Chapter 9.1, Problem 3CYP
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To analyze:

The four layers of the gastrointestinal tract from the lumen outward.

Introduction:

Digestion is a process in which the person takes in the food, which is further utilized for energy production. This complete process takes place in the gastrointestinal tract that starts from the mouth and ends with the anus. The throat or pharynx is the transition area that is present between the mouth and the esophagus.

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