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'''Mesenteric Plexus'''

The '''Mesenteric Plexus''' is a complex network of nerves located in the [[abdomen]]. It is part of the [[autonomic nervous system]], which controls involuntary body functions such as digestion and heart rate. The mesenteric plexus is divided into two main parts: the [[superior mesenteric plexus]] and the [[inferior mesenteric plexus]].

==Structure==

The mesenteric plexus is composed of ganglia (clusters of nerve cells) and nerve fibers. It is located in the mesentery, a fold of tissue that attaches the intestines to the back wall of the abdomen. The superior mesenteric plexus is associated with the [[small intestine]] and the upper part of the [[large intestine]], while the inferior mesenteric plexus is associated with the lower part of the large intestine.

==Function==

The mesenteric plexus plays a crucial role in the regulation of [[digestion]]. It controls the contraction and relaxation of the muscles in the intestines, which helps to move food along the digestive tract. It also regulates the secretion of digestive enzymes and the flow of blood to the intestines.

==Clinical significance==

Damage or disease affecting the mesenteric plexus can lead to a variety of digestive disorders. For example, [[mesenteric ischemia]] is a condition in which the blood flow to the mesenteric plexus is reduced, leading to severe abdominal pain and potentially life-threatening complications. Other conditions that can affect the mesenteric plexus include [[irritable bowel syndrome]] and [[gastroenteritis]].

==See also==

* [[Enteric nervous system]]
* [[Autonomic nervous system]]
* [[Digestive system]]

==References==

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