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The main function of the
gut are two fold
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Movement of food through the
gut in relation
to the contraction and peristalsis of the
gut
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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 |
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