What is the function of enteric sensory neurons?
A. Stimulate or inhibit smooth muscle contraction in the digestive tract
B. Stimulate or inhibit glandular secretion in the digestive tract
C. Both "Detect changes in chemical composition of digestive tract contents" and "Detect stretch of the digestive tract wall" are correct.
D. Detect stretch of the digestive tract wall
E. Detect changes in chemical composition of digestive tract contents
Answer: C
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