Asked by
Conrad Brogan
on Oct 11, 2024Verified
Has two layers of involuntary muscles;the inner layer forms circles around it,whereas the outer layer runs longitudinally along its approximately 10-inch length
A) alimentary canal
B) bolus
C) cholecystectomy
D) cholelithiasis
E) chyme
F) cirrhosis
G) colitis
H) diverticulosis
I) duodenum
J) esophagus
K) flatus
L) ileostomy
M) incontinent
N) jaundice
O) peptic
P) proctoscope
Q) sigmoidoscopy
Esophagus
A collapsible tube from the pharynx to the stomach, through which pass the food and water the body ingests.
Involuntary Muscles
Muscles that operate without conscious control, responsible for functions such as heartbeats and digestive movements.
Inner Layer
Describes the innermost part or section of something, often referring to materials, substances, or biological structures.
- Recognize the anatomy and purpose of the digestive tract.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the anatomy and purpose of the digestive tract.