Enteric Nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
What is the enteric nervous system
A
can control gastrointestinal behaviour independently of central nervous system (CNS) input
2
Q
Organisation and function and significance of the enteric nervous system
A
Composed of exictatory and inhibitory neurons and these eferent nerves are controlled by inputs origninating from
3
Q
The most important neurotransmitters?
A
Acetylcholine often excites GIT activity and noradrenalin mostly inhibits GIT activity
4
Q
Link ti sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
A
Linked to CNS by:
- Afferent visceral fibres
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the ANS through synapse with enteric neurons in the intrinsic plexuses
