Which Statement Concerning the Intrinsic Nerve Plexuses Is Correct

question 227

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the intrinsic nerve plexuses is correct?

• A) They produce spontaneous depolarization of the smooth muscle cells in the wall of the digestive tract.
• B) They are located in the mucosa.
• C) They coordinate local activity in the digestive tract.
• D) They are located in the brain stem.

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