Small intestinal peristalsis is controlled by :
Myenteric (Auerbach&;s) plexus is situated b/w and innervates outer longitudinal & middle circular muscular layers and is primarily concerned with motor controlQ. Submucosal (meissner&;s) plexus situated between middle circular layer and mucosa is primarly concerned with control of intestinal secretionQ as it innervates glandular epithelium, intestinal endocrine cells & submucosal blood vessels. Ref: Guyton 12th Ed.
Myentric plexus
Meissners plexus
Vagus nerve
Para sympathetic system
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