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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE LAYERS OF GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

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4 layers

innermost - Mucosa - absorption/secretion

sub mucosa - secretory layer supports Mucosa

muscularis propria- smooth muscle layer move food down through the gut

Adventitia - primary functions are to restrain the vessel from excessive extension and recoil

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