The ____ layer of the alimentary canal wall secretes mucus and enzymes.

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The mucosa layer of the alimentary canal wall is responsible for secreting mucus and enzymes to aid in digestion. The submucosa layer contains blood vessels and nerves, the muscular layer helps move food along the digestive tract, and the serosa layer is the outermost layer that helps protect the digestive organs. The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the digestive organs.

The ____ Layer of the Alimentary Canal Wall Secretes Mucus