Contraction of the ________ layer of the intestinal wall functions to change the shape of the intestinal lumen and moves food through its length.

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The muscularis layer of the intestinal wall is responsible for contracting and relaxing to move food along the gastrointestinal tract. The other layers (mucosa, submucosa, serosa, and adventitia) have other functions such as absorption, protecting the tissue, and anchoring the organ to surrounding structures.

Contraction of the ________ Layer of the Intestinal Wall Functions