Progress in the study of the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus on gastric function

Neuroanatomical and physiological studies verify that the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus(DMV) as a parasympathetic preganglionic center plays important roles in regulating gastric function.The vagus nerve dominating the gut originates mostly from the DMV.In this article,the cytoarchitecture and synaptic connection of the DMV,the projection of DMV neurons to the stomach,the effect of electrical stimulation of DMV on gastric function,and the neurotransmitters and receptors within the DMV involved in regulation of gastric function are reviewed.