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Which layer of the GI tract functions by secreting a lubricating fluid?
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∙ 11y ago
submucosa
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∙ 11y ago
The layer of the GI tract that functions by secreting a lubricating fluid is the mucosa. The mucosa layer is responsible for producing mucus, which acts as a lubricant to facilitate the movement of food through the digestive system. The mucus also protects the digestive organs from the effects of digestive enzymes and stomach acid.
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