Which of the following motor events is integrated entirely within the Enteric Nervous System?
Peristalsis is a reflex response that is initiated when the gut wall is stretched by the contents of the lumen, and it occursin all pas of the gastrointestinal tract from the esophagus to the rectum.An excellent example of the integrated activity of the enteric nervous system. Intesto-intestinal reflex: If an area of the bowel is grossly distended, contratile activity in the rest of the bowel is inhibited. It depends on the extrinsic neural connections with the ENS; sectioning of the extrinsic nerve will abolish this reflex. Recto-sphincteric reflex: When the rectum is distended by fecal material, the internal anal sphincter relaxes. This reflex will also signal the urge for defecation. (When the rectum is filled to about 25% of its capacity, there is an urge for defecation).If the environmental conditions are not suitable for defecation, then there will be voluntary contraction of the external anal sphincter to overcome the urge for defecation. When it is convenient to defecate, there is voluntary relaxation of the external anal sphincter and evacuation of feces occurs. Gastro-ileal reflex: Sholy after eating food , there is relaxation of the ileo-cecal sphincter and increase in the contractile activity of the ileum. It promotes passage of small intestinal contents into the colon. This reflex is mediated by the extrinsic autonomic nerves to the intestine.
Intesto-intestinal reflex
Recto-sphincteric reflex
Gastro-ileal reflex
Peristaltic reflex
Gastrointestinal System