Which statement concerning the intrinsic nerve plexuses is correct?
A) They produce spontaneous depolarization of the smooth muscle cells in the wall of the digestive tract.
B) They are located in the mucosa.
C) They coordinate local activity in the digestive tract.
D) They are located in the brain stem.

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The intrinsic nerve plexuses, also known as the enteric nervous system, coordinate local activity in the digestive tract by regulating motility, secretion, and blood flow independently of the central nervous system.

Which Statement Concerning the Intrinsic Nerve Plexuses Is Correct