Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 24 - The Digestive System - Figure 24.9 - Page 899: 1

Answer

The mucosa and the submucosal layers of the esophagus have glands that secrete mucus.

Work Step by Step

The layers of tissues of the esophagus-- lumen to outer walls-- include mucosa, submucosa, muscularis (circular and longitudinal layers), and the outer adventitia of connective tissues, Mucus secreting glands of the esophagus are in the mucosa and submucosa.
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