The gastrointestinal tract is able to control and regulate all its functions independently
from the central nervous system (CNS). This is achieved via the enteric nervous system
(ENS), a network of neurons located inside the gut wall, which is capable to sense,
transduce and respond to chemical and mechanical stimuli.
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May 15,
2013
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