Identify a function of the myenteric plexus.
A) increasing gastrointestinal surface area
B) regulating gastrointestinal secretion
C) regulating gastrointestinal tract motility
D) promoting nutrient absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
E) inhibiting secretion of hormones into the bloodstream

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The myenteric plexus is located between the longitudinal and circular muscle layers of the gastrointestinal tract and is responsible for regulating gastrointestinal tract motility, including the coordination of muscle contractions needed for peristalsis. It does not have any direct effect on increasing gastrointestinal surface area, promoting nutrient absorption, or inhibiting hormone secretion.

Identify a Function of the Myenteric Plexus