Enteric nervous system facts for kids
The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system. It controls the reflexes of the gastrointestinal system.
Some treat the ENS as part of the autonomic nervous system.
Images for kids
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Layers of the Alimentary Canal. The wall of the alimentary canal has four basic tissue layers: the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa.
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A simplified image showing peristalsis
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The myenteric plexus of a rabbit. X 50.
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The submucosal plexus of a rabbit. X 50.
See also
In Spanish: Sistema nervioso entérico para niños
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