Chapter 16: Enteric Nervous System (ENS) of the PNS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Enteric Nervous System (ENS) of the PNS called?
A
Called the “brain of the gut” – under involuntary control
2
Q
Consists of over 100 million neurons in the__
A
gastrointestinal tract
3
Q
What motors does the ENS have?
A
both sensory and motor components
4
Q
Sensory neurons: monitor _____________________ of the GI tract walls and chemical changes
A
stretching
5
Q
Motor neurons: control _______________________ of the GI tract smooth muscle
A
contraction
