The Term Enteric Nervous System Refers to

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Multiple Choice

The term enteric nervous system refers to

• A)the set of neurons in the lower thoracic region of the cord that controls the small intestine.
• B)the complex of nerves covering the esophagus.
• C)the rather large network of nerves involved in the inferior mesenteric plexus.
• D)the fact that the digestive system uses many short reflexes and is capable of regulating itself without the CNS.
• E)There is no such thing as an enteric nervous system.

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