GI phys-NTs and neuromodulators in the enteric nervous system Flashcards

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Acetylcholine (ACh)

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Source: Cholinergic neurons
Contraction of smooth muscle in wall of GI organs.
Relaxation of sphincters.
↑ Salivary secretion 
↑ Gastric secretion
↑ Pancreatic secretion
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Norepinephrine (NE)

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Source: Adrenergic neurons
Relaxation of smooth muscle in wall of GI organs.
Contraction of sphincters
↑ Salivary secretion

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Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide

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Source: Neurons of smooth muscle and mucosa.
Relaxation of smooth muscle
↑ Intestinal secretion
↑ Pancreatic secretion

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Gastrin-Releasing Peptide (GRP), or Bombesin

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Source:Neurons of gastric mucosa

↑ Gastrin secretion

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Enkephalins (opiates)

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Source: Neurons of mucosa and smooth muscle.
Contraction of smooth muscle
↓ Intestinal secretion

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Neuropeptide Y (NPY)

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Source: Neurons of mucosa and smooth muscle.
Relaxation of smooth muscle.
↓ Intestinal secretion

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Substance P

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Cosecreted with ACh.
Contraction of smooth muscle
↑ Salivary secretion

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