regulation of GI function Flashcards
what is the enteric nervous system
short reflex arcs located within wall of GI tract and can operate independently of rest of body
has sensory and motor cells
what do simple reflex arcs consist of
single sensory cell and a single motor nerve cell.
what do complex reflex arcs consist of
single reflex arcs connected by interneurons
what do short reflex arcs enable
enable GI tract to have extensive control of its activities
what is the main transmitter of reflex arcs
acetylcholine
what does the parasympathetic system promote
digestion
where are pre-ganglionic fibres located (parasympathetic)
vagus nerve
where are post ganglionic fibres located (parasympathetic)
embedded in the wall of the GI tract and connect to the enteric nervous system
where are pre-ganglionic fibres located in the sympathetic NS
run in splanchnic nerves
what is the transmitter of pre-ganglionic fibres in SNS
acetylcholine
where are post-ganglionic fibres located in SNS
run along arteries to organ of innervation or in hypogastric nerves
what is the transmitter of post-ganglionic in SNS and function
noradrenaline to inhibit secretion, motility and decrease blood supply to the GI tract
what do entero-enteric reflexes do
co-ordinate activity between different parts of the GI tract
where is the production site of the hormone gastrin
caudal stomach
what is the stimulation of hormone Gastrin
peptides and amino acids
acetylcholine
what effect does the hormone Gastrin have
stimulates HCL, stimulates grown of gastric/intestinal mucosa
