Physiology 12.28.13 Intro to GI Flashcards
What is GI motility largely controlled by?
intrinsic regulation
enteric nervous sytem
describe the enteric NS
contains as many neurons as spinal cord and can function independently of outside innervations
What are the two most important components of the enteric system
- Submucosal (Meissner’s) Plexus
2) Myenteric (Auerbach’s) Plexus
What is the role of the submucsoal (Meissner’s Plexus)
gives rise to MUCOSAL plexus (within individual villi) that regulates SECRETORY activity
What is the role of the Myenteric (Auerbach’s) Plexus
gives rise to DEEP MUSCULAR PLEXUS that innervates the circular and longitudinal muscle layers which are responsible for intestinal MOTILITY
What else is the Enteric NS regulated by
Autonomic NS (both PS and SYMP)
What are the transmitters of the enteric nervous system
Myenteric Plexus- controls Motility
Submucosal plexus- controls secretion
What are the excitatory transmitters ofr teh Myenteric Plexus (controls motility) -2
- Ach
2. Substance P
What happens to KO mice that lack Substance P receptor
insensitive to opiates
what are INHIBITORY transmitters of the myenteric plexus (relaxes smooth muscle) 2
- VIP (Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide)
2. NO (nitric oxide)
What are the Excitatory Transmitters of the Submucosal Plexu (promotes secretion)
- ACh
2. VIP
Are there inhibitory transmitters for the submucosal plexus?
no?
What are the excitatory transmitters for the external autonomic control of the GI system?
1.ACh (PS via the vagus)
What does ACh (PS via the vagus) do to GI system (3)
- Increases peristalsis (stimulates SM)
- Increases Mucosal secretions
- Relaxes Sphincters
What are Inhibitory Transmitters that are external autonomic control of GI sytem
Epinephrine, NE (sympathetic)
What does sympathetic innervation with Epi/NE do to GI system
ihibits!
- Blocks SM contractions
- Decreases mucosal secretions, but increases small intestinal absorption
- Contracts Sphincters
What does PS (cholinergic/vagus do)
increases motility/secretion
What doees Symp system do
Decreases motility
Does circular and longitudinal muscle layers consist of GI?
YES!
Describe SM of GI
- electically coupled to neighboring cells to form bundels of cells taht function as an effective unit
- Cytoskeleton anchors the actin filaments
What are dense bodies in SM of GI?
1 they are equivalent to Z disks (in sk muscle)
- serve as attachment points for the THIN FILAMENTS
- Intermediate filametns link teh dense bodies intoa cytoskeletal network that allows teh contractile force of individual cells to be transferred to the muscle as a whole
What anchors the actin filaments in SM cells?
the Cystoskeleton
Describe the Electrical Acitivity
Following an AP, contraction of GI (visceral) SM is elicted by Calcium either crossing teh PM or being released from SR
Describe the role of Ca in SM contraction/electrical activity
Ca binds to calmodulin –> activates calmodulin-dependent myosin light chain kinases –> catalyzes phosphorylation of myosin, a necessary step in contraction of visceral SM