Term Name: enteric nervous system
Synonyms:
Definition: Nervous system that is involved primarily with the internal regulation of the gustatory processes. In most vertebrates the enteric neurons form two layers of ganglionic plexuses located along the entire length of the gastrointestinal tract.
Appears at: Hatching:Long-pec (48.0h-60.0h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001155]

Relationships
develops from: presumptive enteric nervous system
is part of: gut
has parts: enteric neuron
is a type of: autonomic nervous system

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