Assertion: esophagus's gland | /r/CapableOf | produce mucus
Facets:
value: to lubricate the esophagus
type: PURPOSE
value: to lubricate passage of digesta
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Mucous glands in the mucosa produce mucus to lubricate the esophagus and help shield the mucosa from stomach
text: Glands in the submucosa layer of the esophagus make mucus, which helps keep the inside of the esophagus moist and gives lubrication for swallowing.
text: Mucous glands in the mucosa produce mucus to lubricate the esophagus and help shield the mucosa from stomach acid.
text: Glands within the esophagus produce mucus, which supports the motion of swallowing.
text: Beneath the mucosa lie variable numbers of mucous glands, which produce mucus to lubricate and facilitate passage of digesta.