Auerbachs plexus provides motor innervation to both layers and secretomotor innervation to the mucosa, having sympathetic and parasympathetic components.

GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY

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Auerbach’s plexus provides motor innervation to both layers and secretomotor innervation to the mucosa, having sympathetic and parasympathetic components.

A	False.
B	TRUE.
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -…the gut, is called the Auerbach, or myenteric, plexus. Neurons of this plexus regulate peristaltic waves that move digestive products from the oral to the anal opening. In addition, myenteric neurons control local muscular contractions that are responsible for stationary mixing and churning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Meissner’s plexus is responsible for controlling GI secretion and local blood flow. Auerbach’s plexus is responsible for controlling GI movements. Thus, this summarizes the difference between Meissner’s and Auerbach’s plexus.

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