The Enteric Nervous System and Its Extrinsic Connections

Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled: Structural organization of the enteric nervous system Microscopic structure of the enteric nervous system Histochemical profiles and transmitter multiplicity of enteric neurons Physiological characteristics of enteric neurons Functionally defined enteric neurons Enteric control of motility Enteric control of secretion and vasodilation Enteric nervous system responses to noxious stimuli Sympathetic effects on motility and secretion Summary References Structural organization of the enteric nervous system Microscopic structure of the enteric nervous system Histochemical profiles and transmitter multiplicity of enteric neurons Physiological characteristics ..