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Points of Identification:

1) Stratified squamous non keratinized epithelium

2) Blood vessels, connective tissue and mucous glands in submucosa.

3) The muscularis externa consists of:

a. Striated muscle in upper one third

b. Smooth muscle in lower one third

c. Striated and smooth muscle in middle one third

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Digestive System

2010-11-06

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