Mechanoreceptors detect stretching or distension in the walls of the GI tract

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Mechanoreceptors are specialized cells that detect mechanical stimuli such as stretching, distension, or pressure. In the GI tract, mechanoreceptors are located in the walls of the digestive organs and detect changes in the size and shape of the organs as food moves through the tract. These signals help to trigger various digestive processes, such as the release of enzymes and hormones, and the contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the GI tract.

Mechanoreceptors Detect Stretching or Distension in the Walls of the GI