Dissectible Me 5 minute anatomy

Enteric nervous system

Apr 19, 2024 · 6 min · Episode 120 · 15.6 MB
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The enteric nervous system describes the nerves of the gastrointestinal tract that autonomously regulate much of its function. Sometimes called the second brain it is a complex network of sensory inputs linked to motor outputs organised into two major plexuses running the entire length of the gut.