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For many years, the hypothalamus was thought to be the key to control of food intake. This view derived from classic experiments in which food intake was studied in rats with lesions in various areas of the brain. Such studies clearly identified two regions in the hypothalamus that dramatically influence feeding behavior: * Lateral hypothalamus (hunger center): animals with lesions in this area become anorectic and lose weight. * Ventromedial hypothalamus (satiety center): animals with lesions in this area overeat and become obese. Subsequent studies showed that, although these hypothalamic centers are clearly very important in controlling hunger and satiety, they don't explain the whole story.
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∙ 11y agoThe nervous system is the control center for the entire body. In the case of the digestive tract, it tells the stomach how and when to contract, when to produce acid, it controls the peristaltic waves waves in the intestines that move the food along. It controls how you swallow and eventually informs you when you have to poop. If the nervous system gets confused at any point things go haywire. You may choke when swallowing, over produce acid and get Gerd, acid reflux or even an ulcer. The intestines peristaltic waves might stop all the way or only in one spot and result in a paralyzed portion that wont allow food to proceed. can also result in uncontrollable flatulence.
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∙ 12y agoThe autonomic nervous system controls digestive functions. It tells your body to digest your food and stimulates the muscles in your intestinal wall-- these are things over which you have no control. The nervous system also tells you when it's time to go to the bathroom.
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∙ 8y agoThe digestive system helps the nervous system by providing nutrients for nervous system processes. The nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream at its junction with the circulatory system, and then are transported to all body cells, including those of the nervous system.
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∙ 16y agoThe nervous system controls your appetite (tells you if you need to eat), and the endocrine system controls your metabolism rate.
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∙ 12y agoNo, digesting food is part of the digestive system.
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∙ 11y agoyes, it does
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What role does the nervous system play in the digestive system?
The digestive system is related to the nervous system in such a way that the nervous system dictates the speed of breaking down of food. The nervous system overseas activity in the digestive tract, and regulates secretion if there are changes.
Does the digestive system have its own nervous system?
Yes, the digestive system has its own nervous system called the enteric nervous system. This network of neurons controls the function of the gastrointestinal tract independently of the central nervous system. The enteric nervous system helps regulate digestion, absorption of nutrients, and movement of the intestines.
Is the Excretion is one function of the digestive system?
Yes it is true that excretion is one function of the digestive system. The nervous system is made up of the peripheral nervous system and central nervous system.
How does the nervous system works with digestive system?
The nervous system regulates the speed at which food moves through the digestive system. It also alerts people of when they are hungry.
What systems interact with the digestive system?
actually the skeletal system and nervous system work with the digestive system
Where is the enteric nervous system found?
The enteric nervous system is usually called the intestinal nervous branch of the nervous system. It regulates the digestive system.
How is the digestive system connected to the muscular system?
The digestive and nervous system relate directly so as to perform various body functions. The digestive system will provide nutrients for the nervous system while the nervous system will coordinate the cells to perform digestion.
How does the digestive system connect with the nervous system?
through osmosis
The nervous system of clams does not include what?
The nervous system of clams often does not include the circulation system. The nervous system does not include the shell or the digestive system either.
Are the intestines linked to the nervous system?
no it is a part of the digestive sistem
What body system does the nervous system interact with?
The Muscular, Digestive, and Integumentary system.
What system are involved in a muscle contraction?
skeletal system, Digestive and Nervous system.
