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Nervous system is another system that helps in digestion system. By sight or smell of food, saliva is secreted, which helps in mastication, by lubricating the food being masticated. Also secretes the enzyme needed for digestion of carbohydrates. It increases the gastric as well as intestinal secretions and rate of peristalsis and relaxation of spinctures via tenth cranial nerve stimulation. Here Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter. It also increases the blood supply of the gastrointestinal system.

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