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What is the primary role of the enteric nervous system?

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What is the primary role of the enteric nervous system?
  1. Regulation of blood pressure
  2. Control of gastrointestinal motility and secretion
  3. Coordination of respiratory rate
  4. Regulation of heart rate

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary role of the enteric nervous system?
  • Step 1: Understand that the enteric nervous system (ENS) is a part of the nervous system.
  • Step 2: Know that the ENS is located in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the stomach and intestines.
  • Step 3: Learn that the primary role of the ENS is to control how the GI tract moves food (this is called gastrointestinal motility).
  • Step 4: Recognize that the ENS also helps in the secretion of digestive juices and enzymes needed for digestion.
  • Step 5: Remember that the ENS can work on its own, without needing signals from the brain or spinal cord (the central nervous system).
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