What is the primary function of the cholinergic system in the gastrointestinal tract?
1) Decreases peristalsis and relaxes sphincters
2) Increases peristalsis and relaxes sphincters
3) Increases peristalsis and constricts sphincters
4) Decreases peristalsis and constricts sphincters
📝 Explanation:
The cholinergic system, acting via muscarinic receptors, increases peristalsis and relaxes the sphincters in the gastrointestinal tract to facilitate the movement of food and waste through the digestive system.