Nervous System · definition
A large network of neurons located within the gastrointestinal tract that helps regulate digestive function.
How the term is used
The enteric nervous system can perform many functions locally while also communicating with the central and autonomic nervous systems.
Why it matters
It explains why the autonomic nervous system is not limited to only sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
Where this comes up
Where this fits in a practice
The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.