5 Questions
What type of fibers are sympathetic fibers in the context of stomach nerve supply?
Vasoconstrictors
Apart from vasoconstriction, what other function do the sympathetic fibers carry out for the stomach?
Pain sensation
Which plexus is responsible for the derivation of sympathetic fibers involved in stomach nerve supply?
Celiac plexus
What effect do sympathetic fibers have on intestinal movement in the stomach?
Inhibit peristalsis
What is the primary sensory function of sympathetic fibers related to the stomach nerve supply?
Pain sensation
Test your knowledge on the posterior vagal trunk which is formed from the right vagus nerve and supplies the posterior surface of the stomach. It also gives off a large branch to the celiac and superior mesenteric plexuses.
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