Abstract
Age-Related Neurodegenerative Changes and How They Affect the Gut
Science of aging knowledge environment, v 2005(12), pp pe8-pe8
23 Mar 2005
PMID: 15788792
Abstract
The enteric nervous system (ENS) is the division of the autonomic nervous system that regulates gastrointestinal (GI) function. Although large numbers of enteric neurons may be lost with age, the GI tract remains surprisingly functional. Exceptions to this generality include swallowing disorders and reduced colonic motility in the elderly. Evidence of age-related neurodegenerative changes in structure and function of the ENS is briefly reviewed in this Perspective.
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Details
- Title
- Age-Related Neurodegenerative Changes and How They Affect the Gut
- Creators
- Paul R. Wade - Johnson & JohnsonPamela J. Hornby - Johnson & Johnson
- Publication Details
- Science of aging knowledge environment, v 2005(12), pp pe8-pe8
- Publisher
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- Resource Type
- Abstract
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pharmacology and Physiology
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33644876892
- Other Identifier
- 991021931776404721