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Autonomic pathways regulating pancreatic exocrine secretion.

Jeffrey A Love1, Eunyoung Yi, Tina G Smith

  • 1Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216-4505, USA. jlove@pharmacology.umsmed.edu

Autonomic Neuroscience : Basic & Clinical
|November 23, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems regulate pancreatic exocrine secretion through complex, often opposing, pathways. Understanding these neural interactions is key to deciphering pancreatic function and disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Gastroenterology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • The exocrine pancreas is densely innervated by both the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) and sympathetic nervous system (SNS).
  • PNS pathways stimulate exocrine secretion, integrating various inputs to modulate output during different digestive phases.
  • SNS innervation is largely indirect, primarily inhibiting secretion by reducing pancreatic blood flow and neural transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the intricate neural pathways governing exocrine pancreatic secretion.
  • To understand the antagonistic interactions between the PNS and SNS in regulating pancreatic function.
  • To identify knowledge gaps concerning neuronal connections and their role in pancreatic diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pancreatic innervation and neural regulation.

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  • Analysis of central and peripheral nervous system pathways involved in exocrine secretion.
  • Examination of neuroanatomical and neurophysiological interactions between PNS and SNS.

    • Main Results:

    • Efferent PNS pathways originate in the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus (DMV) and peripheral pancreatic neurons, stimulating secretion.
    • The DMV integrates central and visceral inputs, while pancreatic neurons integrate DMV signals with local reflexes.
    • SNS primarily inhibits secretion indirectly via blood flow reduction and ganglionic transmission inhibition.
    • Antagonistic interactions between PNS and SNS occur at multiple levels, from the brain to neuroeffector junctions.

    Conclusions:

    • Exocrine pancreatic secretion is determined by the balance of antagonistic PNS and SNS influences.
    • Significant gaps remain in understanding specific neuronal circuits, neurotransmission, and the contribution of these pathways to pancreatic pathology.
    • Further research is needed to fully map these complex neural networks and their clinical implications.