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What type of neuron is primarily responsible for controlling gastrointestinal motility, secretion, and absorption?
What type of neuron is primarily responsible for controlling gastrointestinal motility, secretion, and absorption?
- Interneurons
- Afferent fibers
- Motor neurons (correct)
- Sensory neurons
Which neural plexus is primarily responsible for controlling local intestinal secretion, absorption, and contraction of the submucosal muscle?
Which neural plexus is primarily responsible for controlling local intestinal secretion, absorption, and contraction of the submucosal muscle?
- Interganglionic strands
- Interneurons
- Myenteric plexus
- Submucosal plexus (correct)
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is not innervated by the vagus nerve?
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is not innervated by the vagus nerve?
- Esophagus
- Large intestine (cecum) (correct)
- Stomach
- Small intestine
Which type of nerve fiber receives information from sensory receptors in the mucosa and muscle?
Which type of nerve fiber receives information from sensory receptors in the mucosa and muscle?
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Which neural plexus forms a continuous network that extends from the upper esophagus to the internal anal sphincter?
Which neural plexus forms a continuous network that extends from the upper esophagus to the internal anal sphincter?
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Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is not innervated by the pelvic nerves?
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is not innervated by the pelvic nerves?
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