Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - The Digestive System and Body Metabolism - Review Questions - Page 534: 3

Answer

The GI tube tissue layer responsible for the actions of segmentation and peristalsis is the b) mucosa.

Work Step by Step

The muscularis externa is responsible for segmental contractions and in the GI tract. These muscles cause food to move and churn together with digestive enzymes in the GI tract.
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