What is the function of enteric sensory neurons?
A) Detect changes in chemical composition of digestive tract contents
B) Stimulate or inhibit smooth muscle contraction in the digestive tract
C) Stimulate or inhibit glandular secretion in the digestive tract
D) Detect stretch of the digestive tract wall
E) Both "Detect changes in chemical composition of digestive tract contents" and "Detect stretch of the digestive tract wall" are correct.

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Enteric sensory neurons are responsible for detecting changes in the chemical composition of the digestive tract contents as well as the stretch of the digestive tract wall. This allows the enteric nervous system to regulate digestive processes effectively.

What Is the Function of Enteric Sensory Neurons