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Innervation of the small intestine.

Author

Editor

  • R Zabielski
  • P C Gregory
  • B Weström

Summary, in English

Intestinal activities are controlled and co-ordinated by way of neuronal reflexes involving both extrinsic and intramural neurones, the enteric nervous system (ENS). This review focuses on the organisation, development and functional properties of the intestinal innervation and of the neurotransmitters utilised.

Department/s

Publishing year

2002

Language

English

Pages

235-235

Publication/Series

Biology of the Intestine in Growing Animals

Document type

Book chapter

Publisher

Elsevier

Topic

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Cell and Molecular Biology

Status

Published

Research group

  • Neurogastroenterology

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISBN: 978-0-444-50928-4
  • ISBN: 0-444-50928-3