From: ed@somewhere.in.the.uk   
      
   azigni wrote:   
   > First off, I think I have only posted here once before, and was told, it   
   > had little to do with philosophy. So be it. Here is a possible second   
   > rendition of that first post.   
   >   
   > Philosophy is not my forte, though I do have a couple of Plato's on my   
   > book shelf. I do not recall Plato demanding how someone think or react,   
   > but rather questioning of a thought or idea.   
   >   
   > Ed started out with an idea about brains, primary and secondary. What   
   > followed read to me, like a rough draft of an updated Fahrenheit 451   
   > script, with demands for right think. Be that as it may.   
   >   
   > As for second brains, perhaps, 'second brain' is an overstatement? If I   
   > light a match and start to burn my fingers holding it, I have (hopefully)   
   > dropped the match before my brain has processed what is occurring at my   
   > finger tips. Definitely not a thinking brain, but a local minor brain   
   > between my finger tips and my main brain perhaps?   
      
   What is the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)?   
      
        The ENS is a network of neurons and glia located within the walls   
   of the digestive tract, from the esophagus to the rectum.   
      
   It contains more neurons than the spinal cord or peripheral nervous system.   
   It's sometimes called the "second brain" because of its complexity and   
   ability to function autonomously.   
      
   Functions of the ENS:   
      
        Controls digestion: The ENS plays a crucial role in regulating   
   processes like swallowing, releasing digestive enzymes, controlling   
   blood flow, and eliminating waste.   
      
   Communicates with the brain: The ENS communicates with the brain via the   
   vagus nerve, and both systems influence each other.   
   Influences emotions: The ENS can trigger emotional shifts, and the   
   gut-brain connection can lead to physical symptoms like "butterflies" in   
   the stomach.   
      
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