OK, this is going to be a bit Sylvestrian (meaning I don't have references at hand so I'm winging it), but the enteric nervous system is widely considered a third nervous system and is actually quite extensive. I've heard, for example (again, I don't have the reference handy) that you have more dopamine in your colon than in your brain. If I get time, I will see if I can scare up some sources. I think the author of the article was taking poetic license. Carol
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