MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statements are correct?
A
Submucosal plexus stimulates circular and longitudinal muscle
B
Myenteric plexus stimulates circular and longitudinal muscle
C
Submucosal plexus stimulates villi movement
D
Myenteric plexus stimulates villi movement
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Meissner’s plexus lies in the submucosa of the intestinal wall while Auerbach’s plexus are located between the inner circular and outer longitudinal layers of the muscularis externa.

Detailed explanation-2: -The myenteric plexus is principally responsible for the peristaltic movement of the bowels. While it can act independently from the central nervous system, it receives innervation from the autonomic nervous system, connecting the central and enteric nervous systems.

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