GI phys-NTs and neuromodulators in the enteric nervous system Flashcards
Acetylcholine (ACh)
Source: Cholinergic neurons Contraction of smooth muscle in wall of GI organs. Relaxation of sphincters. ↑ Salivary secretion ↑ Gastric secretion ↑ Pancreatic secretion
Norepinephrine (NE)
Source: Adrenergic neurons
Relaxation of smooth muscle in wall of GI organs.
Contraction of sphincters
↑ Salivary secretion
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
Source: Neurons of smooth muscle and mucosa.
Relaxation of smooth muscle
↑ Intestinal secretion
↑ Pancreatic secretion
Gastrin-Releasing Peptide (GRP), or Bombesin
Source:Neurons of gastric mucosa
↑ Gastrin secretion
Enkephalins (opiates)
Source: Neurons of mucosa and smooth muscle.
Contraction of smooth muscle
↓ Intestinal secretion
Neuropeptide Y (NPY)
Source: Neurons of mucosa and smooth muscle.
Relaxation of smooth muscle.
↓ Intestinal secretion
Substance P
Cosecreted with ACh.
Contraction of smooth muscle
↑ Salivary secretion