Myenteric plexus in GIT controls-
Correct Answer: GI motility
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., GI motility * The enteric nervous system is composed mainly of two plexus : -i) Myenteric plexus or Auerbach's plexus :# It is an outer plexus lying between the longitudinal and circular muscle layer.# The myenteric plexus controls mainly gastrointestinal motility therefore, perisalsis requires an active myenteric plexus.ii) Meissner's plexus or submucosal plexus :# It is an inner plexus that lies in the submucosa.# The submucosal plexus controls mainly gastrointestinal secretion and local blood flow.
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