8.7: Regulation of gut function and appetite Flashcards

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Divisions of the gut nervous system

A

Autonomic (extrinsic) —>sympathetic / parasympathetic
Enteric (intrinsic)

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Where do sympathetic pre ganglionic neurons arise from?

A

Thoracic and Lumbar spine
Stomach (T6-9)
Colon (L2-5)

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What are the sympathetic postganglionic neurons innervating the stomach called?

A

Coeliac ganglion

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What are the sympathetic postganglionic neurons innervating the small intestine called?

A

Superior mesenteric ganglion

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