BIO 252 FINAL EXAM(2024 Latest Update)Accurate 100%

Describe the Enteric Nervous System - ANSWER Part of the ANS as a division/ parallel of the Parasympathetic. It is a LOCAL system, has more neurons that the spinal cord and is called the "small brain". Since it is local it uses Local reflexes, but still does communicate with the CNS some via the Vegas Nerve/Parasympathetic, so also long nerves It is independent of the nervous system, it still gets signals but functions on its own ... wut (lets talk) Long vs Local Reflex - ANSWER Long involves the CNS while the local does not, Describe what happens when you smell ravioli - ANSWER Sense receptors signal to the CNS, CNS communicates with ANS, the ANS sends long reflexes to cells of the digestive system to start creating Gastric juices.