Enteric Nervous System

Question 1

enteric nervous system characteristics

Answer 1

network of neurons buried in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract that controls the function of the digestive system

Question 2

enteric nervous system operates

Answer 2

independently of the brain and spinal cord and communicates with the CNS through the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

Question 3

enteric nervous system divided into

Answer 3

submucosal and myenteric plexuses

Question 4

submucosal plexus charicteristics

Answer 4

embedded in connective tissue of the submucosa

Question 5

submucosal plexus function

Answer 5

regulates local secretions, absorption, contraction of submucosal muscle and blood flow

Question 6

myenteric plexus charecteristic

Answer 6

located between circular and longitudinal layers of the muscular externa

Question 7

myenteric plexus function

Answer 7

*exerts control over motility of the GI tract
*increases the tone, as well as, intensity, and velocity of contractions

Question 8

proteins in GI tract function

Answer 8

*fight infections
*make healthy cells

Question 9

carbohydrates in GI tract function

Answer 9

provide source of energy

Question 10

minerals in GI tract function

Answer 10

*keep bones strong
* helps transport oxygen in our blood

Question 11

Ghrelin function

Answer 11

induces hunger

Question 12

leptin function

Answer 12

causes sensation of satiety

Question 13

arteries of transverse colon

Answer 13

medial colic and inferior mesenteric arteries