plexus myentericus

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Noun plexus myentericus has 1 sense

myenteric plexus, plexus myentericus - a plexus of unmyelinated fibers and postganglionic autonomic cell bodies in the muscular coat of the esophagus and stomach and intestines
--₁ is a kind of nerve plexus

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Plexus Myentericus

Description:

Plexus myentericus, also known as the myenteric plexus, is a network of nerve cells located between the two muscular layers of the gastrointestinal tract. It plays a crucial role in coordinating the contractions of smooth muscles, regulating digestive processes, and facilitating gastrointestinal movement.

Sample Sentences:

The plexus myentericus controls the peristaltic movements that propel food through the digestive system.
Damage to the myenteric plexus can disrupt the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Neurons within the plexus myentericus release neurotransmitters that modulate the muscle contractions of the intestines.

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