The myenteric plexus a. supplies the secretory cells of the mucosal epithelium. b. contains sensory neurons which function as chemoreceptors. c. supplies the mucosal epithelium. d. regulates secretion by gastrointestinal organs. e. controls the contractile strength and frequency of the muscularis.

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Dean Burgess

Biology

18 January, 20:40

The myenteric plexus a. supplies the secretory cells of the mucosal epithelium. b. contains sensory neurons which function as chemoreceptors. c. supplies the mucosal epithelium. d. regulates secretion by gastrointestinal organs. e. controls the contractile strength and frequency of the muscularis.

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Option (e) is Right Answer

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(e) Controls the contractile strength and frequency of the muscularis

The myenteric plexus is the part of the nerve which acts as a transport to the controls GI tract motility and gastrointestinal tract. 30% of myenteric plexus' neurons are sensory neurons According to the preclinical theory, in this way Auerbach's plexus has likewise a sensory part The myenteric plexus is arranged between the circular muscle layer and the longitudinal muscle layer in the lower esophagus, stomach, and digestive organs Two significant the nerve are included such as the myenteric plexus (Auerbach's plexus) and the submucous plexus (Meissner's plexus)