Preferred Label : enteric nervous system;
Uberon definition : The enteric nervous system is composed of two ganglionated neural plexuses in the
gut wall which form one of the three major divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
The enteric nervous system innervates the gastrointestinal tract, the pancreas, and
the gall bladder. It contains sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons. Thus
the circuitry can autonomously sense the tension and the chemical environment in the
gut and regulate blood vessel tone, motility, secretions, and fluid transport. The
system is itself governed by the central nervous system and receives both parasympathetic
and sympathetic innervation[GO].;
Uberon synonym : enteric PNS; PNS - enteric;
Origin ID : 0002005;
UMLS CUI : C0206111;
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The enteric nervous system is composed of two ganglionated neural plexuses in the
gut wall which form one of the three major divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
The enteric nervous system innervates the gastrointestinal tract, the pancreas, and
the gall bladder. It contains sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons. Thus
the circuitry can autonomously sense the tension and the chemical environment in the
gut and regulate blood vessel tone, motility, secretions, and fluid transport. The
system is itself governed by the central nervous system and receives both parasympathetic
and sympathetic innervation[GO].
