The main function of the
gut are two fold
-
Movement of food through the
gut in relation
to the contraction and peristalsis of the
gut
-
Secretions of the
gut.
Accessory glands/others
Alpha
receptors |
Beta receptor |
Vasoconstrictor |
Vasodilation (β2) |
Iris dilation |
Cardioacceleration (β1) |
Intestinal relaxation |
Increased myocardial strength (β1) |
Intestinal sphincter contraction |
Intestinal relaxation (β1) |
Pilomotor contraction |
Uterus relaxation (β2) |
Bladder sphincter contraction |
Bronchodilation (β2)_ |
|
Calorigenesis (β2) |
|
Lipolysis (β1) |
|
Bladder wall relaxation (β2) |
Gastroenteritis
|
Cross section through stomach x40 |