Submucosal (meissner's) plexus has mainly sensory functions, whereas the myenteric (Auerbach's) plexus has mainly motor functions.
The myenteric plexus (Auerbach plexus) and the submucosal plexus (Meissner plexus). Together, they are collectively known as the Intramural plexus.
The two primary nerve plexuses regulating digestive function are the myenteric plexus (Auerbach's plexus) and the submucosal plexus (Meissner's plexus). They are part of the enteric nervous system and play important roles in controlling gastrointestinal motility, secretion, and blood flow.
The submucosal plexus (Meissner's plexus) is a network of nerve fibers found in the submucosa of the gastrointestinal tract that helps regulate glandular secretion and local blood flow. The myenteric plexus (Auerbach's plexus) is located between the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the gastrointestinal tract and is responsible for controlling gastrointestinal motility. Both plexuses are part of the enteric nervous system, often referred to as the "second brain" of the body.
The submucosal plexus is a network of neurons located in the submucosa layer of the intestinal wall, responsible for regulating secretions and blood flow. The myenteric plexus is a network of neurons located between the circular and longitudinal muscle layers, responsible for controlling intestinal motility. Both plexuses are part of the enteric nervous system but have distinct roles in gut function.
between the circular and longitudinal muscle layers
what is the myenteric plexus
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myenteric plexus and submucous plexus
myenteric plexus
The nerve plexus that primarily regulates the motility within the GI tract is the enteric nervous system, which includes the myenteric plexus (Auerbach's plexus) and the submucous plexus (Meissner's plexus). These plexuses coordinate the contractions of smooth muscle in the gut, controlling movements such as peristalsis and segmentation.
The intrinsic nerve plexuses, also known as the enteric nervous system, are primarily located within the walls of the gastrointestinal tract. They are found in two main plexuses: the myenteric plexus, which lies between the longitudinal and circular muscle layers, and the submucosal plexus, located in the submucosa. These plexuses play a crucial role in regulating digestive processes, including motility and secretion.
in wall of GIT the muscularis layer is composed of longitudinal and circuler fibers and the myentric nerve which is the part of enteric nervoius system is present between the longitudinal and circuler fibers