Which of the Following Descriptions Best Matches the Term Myenteric

Question

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term myenteric plexus?
A) component of mucosa
B) sensory neural network
C) secretes a watery fluid
D) coordinates activity of muscularis externa
E) loose connective tissue layer containing blood vessels

Accepted Answer

The myenteric plexus is a neural network located between the longitudinal and circular layers of the muscularis externa. It coordinates and regulates the activity of the smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal tract, playing a crucial role in digestive function.