10 Questions
Which nervous system is intrinsic to the GI tract?
Myenteric plexus
What do chemoceptors pick up on?
Food
What do mechanoreceptors pick up on?
Stretch
Where do endocrine cells secrete their products?
Bloodstream
Where do exocrine cells secrete their products?
Surface
Which nervous system is considered intrinsic to the GI tract?
Enteric nervous system
What triggers the Vago-Vagal Reflex?
Mechanosensation
During which phase of digestion does the Vago-Vagal Reflex occur?
Intestinal phase
What triggers the local reflexes during the gastric/intestinal phase of digestion?
Signals from the mucosa of the GI tract
What are the two plexuses that make up the Enteric Nervous system?
Submucosal and Myenteric Plexuses
Test your knowledge on the enteric nervous system and its role in gastrointestinal physiology. Explore the functions of the submucosal and myenteric plexuses, as well as the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic components. Learn about the chemoceptors and mechanoceptors involved in detecting food and stretch, and understand the difference between endocrine and exocrine cell secretions. Challenge yourself with questions on the vagus nerve and its connection to the enteric nervous system.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
