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The Enteric Nervous System

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What is the primary function of the enteric nervous system?

  1. To control the movement of food through the digestive tract

  2. To regulate the secretion of digestive enzymes

  3. To sense and respond to changes in the environment

  4. To control the absorption of nutrients


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The enteric nervous system is responsible for coordinating the contractions of the muscles in the digestive tract, which propel food through the system.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the enteric nervous system?

  1. Myenteric plexus

  2. Submucosal plexus

  3. Sympathetic nervous system

  4. Parasympathetic nervous system


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sympathetic nervous system is part of the central nervous system, while the myenteric plexus, submucosal plexus, and parasympathetic nervous system are all components of the enteric nervous system.

What type of neurons are primarily responsible for controlling the movement of food through the digestive tract?

  1. Motor neurons

  2. Sensory neurons

  3. Interneurons

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Motor neurons, sensory neurons, and interneurons all play a role in controlling the movement of food through the digestive tract.

Which of the following is NOT a type of sensory neuron found in the enteric nervous system?

  1. Mechanoreceptors

  2. Chemoreceptors

  3. Thermoreceptors

  4. Nociceptors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nociceptors are not found in the enteric nervous system. They are sensory neurons that respond to pain.

What is the function of the myenteric plexus?

  1. To control the movement of food through the digestive tract

  2. To regulate the secretion of digestive enzymes

  3. To sense and respond to changes in the environment

  4. To control the absorption of nutrients


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The myenteric plexus is a network of neurons located between the layers of muscle in the digestive tract. It is responsible for coordinating the contractions of the muscles, which propel food through the system.

What is the function of the submucosal plexus?

  1. To control the movement of food through the digestive tract

  2. To regulate the secretion of digestive enzymes

  3. To sense and respond to changes in the environment

  4. To control the absorption of nutrients


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The submucosal plexus is a network of neurons located in the submucosa, the layer of tissue beneath the lining of the digestive tract. It is responsible for regulating the secretion of digestive enzymes and other substances into the lumen of the digestive tract.

Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter used by neurons in the enteric nervous system?

  1. Acetylcholine

  2. Norepinephrine

  3. Serotonin

  4. Dopamine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dopamine is not a neurotransmitter used by neurons in the enteric nervous system. It is a neurotransmitter that is primarily involved in reward and motivation.

What is the role of the enteric nervous system in the gastrointestinal reflex?

  1. To detect changes in the environment and respond accordingly

  2. To control the movement of food through the digestive tract

  3. To regulate the secretion of digestive enzymes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The enteric nervous system plays a role in all of these aspects of the gastrointestinal reflex.

Which of the following is NOT a disorder of the enteric nervous system?

  1. Irritable bowel syndrome

  2. Crohn's disease

  3. Ulcerative colitis

  4. Parkinson's disease


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the central nervous system, not the enteric nervous system.

What is the name of the hormone that is produced by the enteric nervous system and stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes?

  1. Gastrin

  2. Cholecystokinin

  3. Secretin

  4. Motilin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cholecystokinin is a hormone that is produced by the enteric nervous system in response to the presence of fat in the small intestine. It stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes from the pancreas and gallbladder.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the enteric nervous system?

  1. To control the movement of food through the digestive tract

  2. To regulate the secretion of digestive enzymes

  3. To sense and respond to changes in the environment

  4. To control the absorption of nutrients

  5. To control the heart rate


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The enteric nervous system does not control the heart rate. This is a function of the central nervous system.

What is the name of the hormone that is produced by the enteric nervous system and stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder?

  1. Gastrin

  2. Cholecystokinin

  3. Secretin

  4. Motilin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cholecystokinin is a hormone that is produced by the enteric nervous system in response to the presence of fat in the small intestine. It stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder, which releases bile into the small intestine.

Which of the following is NOT a type of neuron found in the enteric nervous system?

  1. Motor neurons

  2. Sensory neurons

  3. Interneurons

  4. Glial cells


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glial cells are not found in the enteric nervous system. They are cells that support the neurons in the central nervous system.

What is the name of the hormone that is produced by the enteric nervous system and stimulates the secretion of gastric acid?

  1. Gastrin

  2. Cholecystokinin

  3. Secretin

  4. Motilin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gastrin is a hormone that is produced by the enteric nervous system in response to the presence of food in the stomach. It stimulates the secretion of gastric acid from the stomach lining.

Which of the following is NOT a type of neurotransmitter used by neurons in the enteric nervous system?

  1. Acetylcholine

  2. Norepinephrine

  3. Serotonin

  4. Glutamate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glutamate is not a neurotransmitter used by neurons in the enteric nervous system. It is a neurotransmitter that is primarily involved in excitatory synaptic transmission in the central nervous system.

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