Enteric nervous system Flashcards
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What is the Enteric nervous system ?
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The enteric nervous system is the largest and most complex unit of the peripheral nervous system, with ~600 million neurons releasing a multitude of neurotransmitters to facilitate the motor, sensory, absorptive, and secretory functions of the gastrointestinal tract
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Myenteric & Submucosal Plexuses
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Layers of neuronal network around GI tract; involves sensory component:
Myenteric – muscle control
Submucosal – mainly secretory, acid ect
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How do the PNS and SNS innervate the enteric nervous system?
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