Which of the Following Statements Regarding Neural Regulation of Gastrointestinal

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding neural regulation of gastrointestinal function is TRUE?

• A)Networks of neurons in the wall of the GI tract innervate the wall's smooth muscle.
• B)Smooth muscle of the GI tract is innervated by both sympathetic and somatic motor nerves.
• C)If the autonomic nerves to the GI tract were cut,digestion and absorption of food could no longer take place.
• D)The nerve plexus of the GI tract exists in a single layer,just outside of the serosa.
• E)There are no afferent neuronal pathways from the GI tract to the central nervous system.

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