Migrating motor complex is prolonged

Physiological

Data Availability

Period at which this change occurs is not accurately known

Tissue

  • small intestine Changes

References

  • Orr and Chen (2002) "Aging and neural control of the GI tract: IV. Clinical and physiological aspects of gastrointestinal motility and aging." Am. J. Physiol. Gastrointest. Liver Physiol. 283(6):G1226-G1231 (PubMed)
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Description

The migrating motor complex (MMC) is an electrochemical wave evident between meals that is thought to help remove residual food particles. With age this is prolonged.