Innervation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The sympathetic innervation of the heart increases heart rate and cardiac output during times of stress or excitement.
- The parasympathetic innervation of the salivary glands stimulates the production of saliva in response to the sight or smell of food.
- The innervation of the skeletal muscles by motor neurons allows for voluntary control over movement.
- The enteric nervous system provides innervation to the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract, regulating digestion and gut motility.
- The innervation of the pancreas by the autonomic nervous system helps to regulate blood sugar levels by controlling insulin and glucagon secretion.