A Disease That Attacks and Disables the Myenteric Plexus Would

Question

A disease that attacks and disables the myenteric plexus would
A) increase intestinal motility.
B) decrease intestinal motility.
C) increase gastric secretion.
D) decrease gastric secretion.
E) interfere with both intestinal motility and gastric secretion.

Accepted Answer

The myenteric plexus is responsible for regulating intestinal motility. If it is disabled by a disease, it would result in a decrease in intestinal motility. This means that digestion and absorption of nutrients would be hindered, leading to several complications.