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
- Neurogastroenterology
- Department of Experimental Medical Science
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