Enteric nervous system
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Morgan M, Bell D, Enteric nervous system. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 12 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-77883
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At the time the article was created Matt A. Morgan had no recorded disclosures.
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- Enteric nervous systems
- ENS (autonomic nervous system division)
The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a general term that refers to the vast network of neurons that supply the gastrointestinal system. It is part of the autonomic nervous system and allows the gastrointestinal system to act independently from the brain and spinal cord.
References
- 1. Susan Standring. Gray's Anatomy. (2015) ISBN: 9780702052309
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