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PIO 212: Enteric nervous system

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PIO 212 (Enteric nervous system) is a 200 Level course at Wellspring University. Students preparing for PIO 212 exams on Testwiz get 236+ practice questions across 16 topics, including theory questions and topic summaries.

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Topics covered

Enteric Nervous System OverviewENS as Second BrainNeural Crest Origin of ENSENS Independence from CNSNeurotransmitters in the GutMyenteric and Submucosal PlexusesPeristalsis MechanismSegmentation ContractionsGastrointestinal Secretion RegulationNeurogastroenterology Clinical FocusFunctional GI DisordersMotility Disorders Classification+4 more

Sample questions

1. Which of the following BEST describes the enteric nervous system?

a.A division of the autonomic nervous system that is entirely dependent on the brain and spinal cord for its function

b.A mesh-like system of neurons that governs the function of the gastrointestinal tract and can act independently

c.A network of neurons that primarily regulates blood flow to the digestive organs

d.A collection of sensory neurons located only in the esophagus that controls swallowing reflexes

2. The enteric nervous system is nicknamed the 'second brain' primarily because it:

a.Contains more neurons than the human brain

b.Can operate autonomously and contains a complex network of neurons

c.Is responsible for the production of all neurotransmitters in the body

d.Is located in the cranial cavity and controls cognitive functions

3. The neurons of the enteric nervous system are derived from which embryonic structure?

a.Ectoderm

b.Mesoderm

c.Neural crest cells

d.Endoderm

4. Which of the following statements about the independence of the enteric nervous system is TRUE?

a.The ENS only functions when it receives input from the sympathetic nervous system

b.The ENS can continue to function even when the vagus nerve is severed

c.The ENS is completely dependent on the vagus nerve for all its functions

d.The ENS cannot coordinate reflexes without input from the spinal cord

5. Which of the following neurotransmitters is found in high concentrations in the gut and is a key area of research for neurogastroenterologists?

a.Norepinephrine

b.Serotonin

c.Histamine

d.GABA

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