Table 2.2 Neurotransmitters of the Enteric Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
EXCITATORY motor neurons are myenteric neurons that has which neurotransmitter?
A
acetylcholine
2
Q
INHIBITORY motor neurons are myenteric neurons that has which neurotransmitter?
A
nitric oxide/VIP or “vasoactive intestinal peptide”
3
Q
INTERNEURONS are myenteric neurons that has which neurotransmitter?
A
acetylcholine and 5-hydroxytryptamine
4
Q
SENSORY neurons can be either myenteric or submucosal neurons that has which neurotransmitter?
A
substance P
5
Q
NANC secretory neurons are submucosal neurons that has which neurotransmitter?
A
VIP or “vasoactive intestinal peptide”
6
Q
cholinergic secretory neurons are submucosal neurons that has which neurotransmitter?
A
Acetylcholine
