what is payers patches? what is auerbach's nerve plexus?
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Peyer's patches are the small aggregates of lymphoid tissue or cells present in the walls of small intestines. They provide immunity against the pathogenic microorganisms in the intestines.
The Auerbach’s plexus or myentric plexus is one of the nerve centres that controls the digestive system. The other being submucous plexus or Meissner’s plexus.
Auerbach’s plexus is situated between the circular and longitudinal muscle layer of the lower oesophagus, stomach and intestine. It controls peristaltic movement of alimentary canal, secretion of juices, movement of food etc.
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Please find below the solution to the asked query
Peyer's patches are the small aggregates of lymphoid tissue or cells present in the walls of small intestines. They provide immunity against the pathogenic microorganisms in the intestines.
The Auerbach’s plexus or myentric plexus is one of the nerve centres that controls the digestive system. The other being submucous plexus or Meissner’s plexus.
Auerbach’s plexus is situated between the circular and longitudinal muscle layer of the lower oesophagus, stomach and intestine. It controls peristaltic movement of alimentary canal, secretion of juices, movement of food etc.
Hope this information will clear your doubts about the Peyer's patches and Auerbach’s plexus.
If you have any more doubts just ask here on the forum and our experts will try to help you out as soon as possible.
Regards