he entire digestive tract contains layers of muscle that contribute to the digestive process. However, these muscle layers are not the same in all parts of the digestive tract. Describe two examples of digestive organs with unique specializations of these muscle layers and how these specializations contribute to the function of the organs where you find them.

he entire digestive tract contains layers of muscle that contribute to the digestive process. However, these muscle layers are not the same in all parts of the digestive tract. Describe two examples of digestive organs with unique specializations of these muscle layers and how these specializations contribute to the function of the organs where you find them.

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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Chapter2: Digestion And Absorption

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