8.7: Regulation of gut function and appetite Flashcards
1
Q
Divisions of the gut nervous system
A
Autonomic (extrinsic) —>sympathetic / parasympathetic
Enteric (intrinsic)
2
Q
Where do sympathetic pre ganglionic neurons arise from?
A
Thoracic and Lumbar spine
Stomach (T6-9)
Colon (L2-5)
3
Q
What are the sympathetic postganglionic neurons innervating the stomach called?
A
Coeliac ganglion
4
Q
What are the sympathetic postganglionic neurons innervating the small intestine called?
A
Superior mesenteric ganglion