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What is the enteric nervous system (ENS) also known as?
What is the enteric nervous system (ENS) also known as?
- Extrinsic nervous system
- Intrinsic nervous system (correct)
- Peripheral nervous system
- Central nervous system
Which neurotransmitters do the neurons of the enteric nervous system communicate through?
Which neurotransmitters do the neurons of the enteric nervous system communicate through?
- GABA, glutamate, and serotonin
- Acetylcholine, dopamine, and serotonin (correct)
- Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine
- Acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine
What is the relationship between the enteric nervous system and the vagus nerve?
What is the relationship between the enteric nervous system and the vagus nerve?
- The ENS is completely independent of the vagus nerve
- The vagus nerve inhibits the ENS
- The vagus nerve is a part of the ENS
- The ENS relies on innervation from the vagus nerve (correct)
