MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
active digestion
A
sympathetic
B
parasympathetic
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your parasympathetic nervous system is a network of nerves that relaxes your body after periods of stress or danger. It also helps run life-sustaining processes, like digestion, during times when you feel safe and relaxed.

Detailed explanation-2: -The parasympathetic neural innervation to the colon plays a significant role in regulating propulsive colonic motility, particular prior to defecation. Damage to parasympathetic nerves, or extrinsic denervation, frequently results in dysregulated colonic motility and constipation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The parasympathetic nervous system controls processes in the body such as digestion, repair and relaxation.

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