Mucus produced by cells which line the digestive tract.
Small intestine Esophagus - APEX The parts of the alimentary canal are: The Mouth The Pharynx The Stomach The small intestine The large intestine
Cheese is mostly protein, and proteins get broken down into amino acids by the process of digestion.
For food to properly pass through the alimentary canal, digestion must first occur. The process of moving food through the alimentary canal is called propulsion.
colon
The muscular movement of the intestinal canal is called peristalsis.
the serosa
stomach
Muscular layer
What are the other names in medicine for the alimentary canal?
The alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Through the mouth
The muscular layer, known as the muscularis externa, contracts to facilitate the movement of materials through the alimentary canal. This layer is made up of smooth muscle that helps propel food and waste products through the digestive system via peristalsis.