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What can you tell me about the enteric nervous system? what is it for?
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Enteric Nervous sys.: Monitors the digestive system. It is described as a second brain, because it can function autonomously It contains 90% of body's Serotonin & 50% of body Dopamine. Functions include sensory such as detection of mechanical & chemical changes, and motor such as peristalsis (contraction of intestines).
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