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Physiology G.I.T. 15179ad8

Myenteric plexus in GIT controls-

A
GI secretions
B
Local blood flow
C
GI motility
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., GI motility * The enteric nervous system is composed mainly of two plexus : -i) Myenteric plexus or Auerbach's plexus :# It is an outer plexus lying between the longitudinal and circular muscle layer.# The myenteric plexus controls mainly gastrointestinal motility therefore, perisalsis requires an active myenteric plexus.ii) Meissner's plexus or submucosal plexus :# It is an inner plexus that lies in the submucosa.# The submucosal plexus controls mainly gastrointestinal secretion and local blood flow.

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