Question

Which of the following is NOT true of the Enteric Nervous System.

a. Uses 30 neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators

b. Has Glial support cells similar to astrocytes

c. Barriers similar to the blood brain barrier forms around the capillaries

d. Reflexes act independent of the CNS

e. ACH is utilized as a major neurotransmitter.

Answer 1

Enteric nervous system is the part pf peripheral nervous system that controls the gastrointestinal tract.
The enteric nervous system is known as the second brain as it can work independently as well to control the GIT. It also has glial cells that are similar to astrocyte in brain and a barrier similar to blood brain barrier. So B and C are true.
Enteric nervous system may act independently or in integration with CNS. Many of the enteric nervous system  reflexes are independent of CNS. So option D is also true.

Enteric nervous system produces a variety of neurotransmitter. Acetylcholine is one of the major neurotransmitter that helps in GIT contractions, release hormones and secretion and cause vasodilatation. So option E is also true.
Enteric nervous system uses more than 30 neurotransmitter not just 30. So option A is not true.
Answer : A