The enteric nervous system
A) consists of the plexuses within the wall of the digestive tract.
B) includes sensory neurons, sympathetic and parasympathetic motor neurons, and enteric neurons.
C) is capable of monitoring and controlling the digestive tract independent of the CNS.
D) stimulates glands to secrete substances into the digestive tract.
E) All of these are correct.

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All of the options listed are correct statements about the enteric nervous system. It consists of the plexuses within the wall of the digestive tract, includes sensory neurons and both sympathetic and parasympathetic motor neurons, and is capable of monitoring and controlling the digestive tract independent of the central nervous system. It also plays a role in stimulating glands to secrete substances into the digestive tract.

The Enteric Nervous System