Enteric neuron loss

Physiological

Gender

Male

Data Availability

Period at which this change occurs is not accurately known

Tissue

  • alimentary system Changes

References

  • Wade (2002) "Aging and neural control of the GI tract. I. Age-related changes in the enteric nervous system." Am. J. Physiol. Gastrointest. Liver Physiol. 283(3):G489-G495 (PubMed)
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Description

Neurons appear to be lost from the enteric nervous system with age in an organ-dependent manner.