The enteric nervous system receives its inputs from
A) autonomic neurons only.
B) somatic motor neurons only.
C) sensory neurons in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract only.
D) both autonomic neurons and sensory neurons in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract.
E) both somatic motor neurons and sensory neurons in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract.

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The enteric nervous system, which governs the function of the gastrointestinal tract, receives inputs from both autonomic neurons (which are part of the peripheral nervous system and control involuntary functions) and sensory neurons located in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. These sensory neurons detect changes in the chemical and physical conditions within the gut.

The Enteric Nervous System Receives Its Inputs from