The muscularis externa layer contains nerves referred to as the
A) muscularis nerves.
B) submucosal plexus.
C) enteric nerves.
D) myenteric plexus.
E) circular plexus.

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The nerves in the muscularis externa layer are referred to as the myenteric plexus. This plexus regulates motility of the digestive tract by controlling smooth muscle contraction.

The Muscularis Externa Layer Contains Nerves Referred to as the